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Shield AI lands $150M Navy contract to advance AI-piloted fighter jet that will be built south of Seattle
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What happened
Fresh off securing a massive factory site near Seattle, Shield AI has landed a $150 million U.S. Paired with $150 million in company matching funds, the new capital targets export features to help bring the AI-piloted aircraft to international NATO allies.
Defense technology startup Shield AI has secured a $150 million contract from the U.S. Navy agreement for its X-BAT autonomous fighter jet.
Shield AIโs new X-BAT autonomous fighter jet is designed to take off and land vertically. Navy to advance development of its X-BAT autonomous fighter jet โ providing fresh federal backing for the program as the company establishes its first major manufacturing footprint south of Seattle.
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- GeekWire Reporting source
Shield AI lands $150M Navy contract to advance AI-piloted fighter jet that will be built south of Seattle โ
https://www.geekwire.com/2026/shield-ai-lands-150m-navy-contract-to-advance-ai-piloted-fighter-jet-that-will-be-built-south-of-seattle/