Shield AI Gets $50m for X-Bat Drone
2 sources · first reported Yesterday
Shield AI has received a $50 million investment from the US Navy and the Defense Innovation Unit to support the development of the X-Bat combat drone. The funding is part of the Runway Independent Maritime Expeditionary Strike initiative.
Why it matters
The investment in Shield AI's X-Bat drone highlights the US Navy's focus on autonomous systems and unmanned technologies, which are critical for future maritime operations.
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