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Shield AI closes a $150 million funding round to advance the X-BAT project, matched by $150 million from the U.S. Navy as part of a modification to their existing agreement.
PRIVATEOct 08, 2026
Amount Raised
$150 Million
Round Type
Venture
San DiegoInformation Technologyinformation technology & services
Investors
U.S. Navy
Description
Shield AI announced a $150 million modification to its agreement with the U.S. Navy to support the X-BAT initiative. The funding aims to enhance Defense Exportability Features of the AI-piloted aircraft. Shield AI is also investing $150 million of its own capital
Company Information
Company
Shield AI
Location
600 WEST BROADWAY
San Diego, California, United States
About
Shield AI is redefining what is possible for defense and commercial unmanned systems, building self-driving technology that enables intelligent teams of systems to execute complex operations without GPS, communications, or remote pilots. Put simply – we're building the world's best AIpilots.
We are a mission driven company founded to protect service members and civilians with artificially intelligent systems.
Shield AI is a venture-backed company built around a team of proven executives, warfighters with relevant national security experience, and world-class AI engineers. The company is headquartered in San Diego, CA with satellite offices across the United States. Shield AI's products and people are currently in the field actively supporting operations with the US Department of Defense and allies. For more information, visit www.shield.ai.
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