Shield AI

Develops autonomous flight software and unmanned aircraft for defense.

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Company facts

Founded
2015
Employees
1,300
Headquarters
United States
Type
Private
Funding
Series F · $540M · 2025
Subsidiaries
Martin UAV, Heron Systems, Sentient Vision Systems

About

Shield AI is a leading deep-tech company dedicated to developing intelligent systems for defense and national security applications. Founded in 2015, Shield AI specializes in the design and deployment of cutting-edge robotics and autonomy solutions, including the V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, alongside its Hivemind software suite. The company’s core value proposition lies in providing advanced AI-powered perception and decision-making capabilities to protect service members and civilians. With a global presence and active operational support worldwide, Shield AI offers challenging and impactful opportunities for engineers, software developers, and robotics professionals seeking to contribute to a vital mission.