U.S. Navy has added new funding for Shield AI’s X-BAT autonomous aircraft program.
The funding has reached a reported $400 million, following a major new agreement with the U.S. Navy. The latest arrangement includes $150 million from government , matched by an additional $150 million in private capital from Shield AI. This builds on a previously announced $100 million combined investment in August, underscoring growing public- and private-sector support for the development of this next-generation autonomous combat aircraft.
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Source: Defense Updates
