Shield AI Is An Aerospace And Defense Technology Company Based In San Diego, California, Founded In 2015 By Former Navy SEAL Brandon Tseng, His Brother Ryan Tseng, And Andrew Reiter. The Company Specializes In Developing Advanced Artificial Intelligence Systems For Autonomous Military Aircraft And Drones, With A Mission To Enhance Defense Capabilities And Protect Service Members And Civilians. The Core Innovation Of Shield AI Is Hivemind, An AI Pilot Software That Allows Aircraft To Operate Autonomously Without GPS Or Human Input. This Technology Is Integrated Into Various Platforms, Including Nova, The First Ai-powered Drone Deployed By The U.S. Military, And V-BAT, A Vertical Takeoff And Landing Drone Designed For Long Missions. Shield AI Also Offers Hivemind Enterprise, Which Licenses Its AI Autonomy Infrastructure To Third-party Manufacturers And Defense Agencies. Shield AI Supports U.S. And Allied Military Operations Globally, Providing Solutions For Reconnaissance, Surveillance, And Combat Assistance. The Company Has Established A Strong Market Position, Serving Major U.S. Military Branches And Several International Clients, And Has Raised Significant Funding To Support Its Growth And Innovation In Autonomous Defense Technologies.