FUNDING·The Robot Report·
Shield AI Raises $2 Billion Series G at $12.7 Billion Valuation to Expand Autonomous Drones
Defense robotics startup Shield AI announced a $2 billion Series G funding round in March 2026, valuing the company at $12.7 billion post-money. Alongside the raise, the company revealed plans to acquire Aechelon, a high-fidelity simulation software firm used for aircraft testing and pilot training. The funding will accelerate deployment of AI-piloted autonomous drones for military applications.
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