Shield AI is a pioneering defense technology company that specializes in developing autonomous systems for military and commercial use. With a flagship product, Hivemind, the company aims to enhance operational efficiency and safety through AI-driven pilots capable of functioning without GPS or human oversight. Shield AI's solutions are deployed globally, strengthening both aerial defense strategies and civilian applications like cargo transportation.
Founded: 2015
| Ryan Tseng CEO |
| Brandon Tseng President |
| Nathan Michael CTO |
| Andrew Dimitruk COO |
| Francois Chadwick CFO |
| Tricia Yankovich CPO |
Shield AI, the defense technology company building the world’s best AI pilots and next-generation aircraft, today announced the completion of its acquisition of Aechelon Technology, Inc, a leader in high-fidelity simulation, physics-based sensor modeling, and synthetic reality technologies. The transaction follows the successful close of Shield AI’s $2 billion strategic financing package, which includes $1.5 billion in Series G funding and $500 million in preferred equity financing, valuing the company at $12.7 billion post-money.
Shield AI, the defense technology company building the world's best autonomous solutions and next-generation aircraft, has been awarded a production contract by the U.S. Air Force to implement Hivemind mission autonomy software for the Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) program. The production award reflects the Air Force’s software-first approach to autonomy and its decision to evaluate mission autonomy as a standalone capability within the CCA program.
California-based defense technology firm Shield AI has offered Poland a role in its X-BAT autonomous vertical-takeoff fighter jet program, with the country potentially hosting some of the manufacturing activities for the aircraft, according to Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk.
A year ago, Ryan Tseng, the head of U.S. defense tech startup Shield AI, announced his company had turned a new page. After a gory incident that partially severed a U.S. Navy official's fingers during a test of its V-BAT drone, Shield AI had addressed safety concerns with new landing gear and warning stickers near the propeller.
Shield AI plans to announce on Thursday that it has raised $2 billion, with some of the proceeds going toward buying Aechelon Technology, a smaller defense-tech start-up specializing in simulation software.