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Shield AI

Shield AI is the premier defense artificial intelligence company, building Hivemind: an autonomous AI pilot that operates fighter jets and tactical UAVs in GPS- and communication-denied environments.

Country
United States
Website
shield.ai
Products
1
Reports
3
Last reviewed
Aug 2026

Overview

What this company is, what it builds, and who it serves.

Shield AI is a defense artificial intelligence and aerospace technology company based in San Diego, California. Founded in 2015 by former Navy SEAL officer Brandon Tseng and technology entrepreneur Ryan Tseng, Shield AI is celebrated for creating Hivemind, the world's leading autonomous AI military pilot.

Who it serves

United States Department of Defense, United States Air Force, U.S. Navy, and international allied defense ministries.

What it builds

Hivemind AI Pilot, V-BAT 128 autonomous vertical takeoff UAV, Nova micro-drone, and autonomous combat pilot software.

Why It Matters

Shield AI is the premier defense artificial intelligence company, building Hivemind: an autonomous AI pilot that operates fighter jets and tactical UAVs in GPS- and communication-denied environments.

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Company

Shield AI

Industry

Capabilities

  • Scalable domain-specific neural network architectures
  • Enterprise-grade data protection, security, and compliance
  • High-throughput API access and real-time inference processing
  • Deep integration into modern developer and cloud infrastructure

Features

  • Hivemind AI Pilot
  • High-performance developer API with comprehensive SDKs
  • Enterprise workspace collaboration and role-based access control
  • Continuous automated model evaluation and audit logging

Country

United States

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Shield AI do?

Shield AI develops autonomous AI pilot software and tactical aircraft that can execute defense and intelligence missions without relying on GPS, satellite communications, or human remote control.

Who founded Shield AI?

Shield AI was founded in 2015 in San Diego by former Navy SEAL Brandon Tseng, Ryan Tseng, and Andrew Reiter.

What is Hivemind?

Hivemind is Shield AI's state-of-the-art autonomous AI pilot that uses deep reinforcement learning and computer vision to pilot tactical aircraft—including supersonic fighter jets and V-BAT drones—in dynamic combat environments.

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