Robotics/press release/2026-10-08

Shield AI secures $150 million Navy funding for AI-piloted VTOL combat aircraft

Shield AI has secured a $150 million funding modification from the U.S. Navy to advance its AI-piloted vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) combat aircraft. This funding aims to support the continued development of the company's autonomous fighter jet technology. Both Military Embedded Systems and Yahoo reported the allocation, indicating it is a direct investment in the aircraft program.

2 articles from 2 outlets covered this story. The underlying claim is sourced from a press release.

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2 outlets covered “Shield AI secures $150 million Navy funding for AI-piloted VTOL combat aircraft”. All of them report the following:

  • Shield AI received $150 million
  • Funding from the U.S. Navy
  • For an AI-piloted VTOL combat aircraft

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