𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐍𝐞𝐱𝐭-𝐆𝐞𝐧 𝐀𝐢𝐫𝐜𝐫𝐚𝐟𝐭 | 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐫 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐫 Real-world mission impact is the ultimate measure of defense tech. Shield AI’s first aircraft, Nova—powered by our AI Pilot, Hivemind—was a fully autonomous quadcopter that has deployed in combat since 2018. It has operated alongside elite U.S. and allied special operations forces, clearing the most dangerous indoor environments and tunnel systems without risking human lives. Our next aircraft powered by Hivemind, V-BAT, has successfully been executing operations normally reserved for far more expensive and larger aircraft in the most contested environments on the planet—including those with surface-to-air missiles and GPS and comms jamming. Today, we are embarking on a journey to field an entirely new class of aircraft built with one purpose: to deter war by leading the next generation of airpower. Our mission: give the U.S. and its allies overwhelming technological advantage to prevent conflict before it starts...