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Feb- 2026 -

16 February

Anduril’s drone prototype for the US Air Force’s Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) program, designated YFQ-44A.

USAF Picks Shield AI’s Hivemind Autonomy Software for CCA YFQ-44A

The US Air Force has selected Shield AI to supply its mission autonomy software for a Collaborative Combat Aircraft program drone prototype.

13 February

Asia Pacific

Giulia Bernacchi

Taiwan Expands AI Autonomy for Unmanned Platforms With Shield AI

Taiwan is integrating Shield AI’s Hivemind software to give unmanned systems real-time autonomy, reducing operator workload and boosting mission endurance.

5 February

Americas

Giulia Bernacchi

Shield AI, ST Engineering Explore Hivemind Autonomy Software Integration

Shield AI and Singapore’s ST Engineering have signed an agreement to explore the integration of Shield AI’s Hivemind autonomy software.

Jan- 2026 -

29 January

Americas

Giulia Bernacchi

India Adds V-BAT Drones With AI Autonomy Software to Army Fleet

India selected Shield AI to supply its V-BAT drones to the Indian Army, including licenses for the company’s Hivemind autonomy software.

26 January

Americas

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

V-BAT Reborn: Shield AI Drone Gets Lethal Muscle From LIG Nex1

The V-BAT just got new teeth.

26 January

Americas

Christine Casimiro

US Boosts Taiwan Defense With Ammo Test Range, Secures Drone Supply Chain

The US has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Taiwan’s domestic defense industry through new initiatives, according to American Institute in Taiwan Director Raymond Greene.

Dec- 2025 -

3 December

Air

A V-BAT unmanned aerial system launches aboard Harpers Ferry-class dock landing ship USS Carter Hall (LSD-50), Feb. 9, 2024. The V-BAT provides the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable (MEU(SOC)) the capability to increase maritime awareness through utilization of intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance sensors. The Bataan Amphibious Ready Group, with the embarked 26th MEU(SOC) is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., Allied and partner interests. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Rafael Brambila-Pelayo)

Rojoef Manuel

India’s JSW Breaks Ground on $90M Shield AI V-BAT Factory in Hyderabad

Indian firm JSW Defence has begun building a new $90-million plant in Hyderabad in partnership with Shield AI to locally produce the V-BAT unmanned aerial system.

Nov- 2025 -

21 November

Americas

Hornet autonomous counter-drone system showcased during field trials, demonstrating precision interception capabilities

Giulia Bernacchi

Shield AI, Destinus Partner on Hivemind Drone Coordination

Shield AI and Destinus have partnered to integrate Shield AI’s Hivemind mission autonomy software across Destinus’ aerial platforms.

7 November

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

Jodesz Gavilan

GE Aerospace, Shield AI Team Up on Propulsion for New X-BAT VTOL Drone

GE Aerospace has partnered with Shield AI to develop propulsion systems for its new X-BAT vertical takeoff and landing combat drone.

5 November

Americas

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

Two Brains, One Hull: ROMULUS USV Trials Dual-Autonomy Integration at Sea

ROMULUS 20 USV uses a modular, commercial-standard hull, running HII’s Odyssey and Shield AI’s Hivemind autonomy systems to plan, coordinate, and execute missions independently.

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