Shield AI unveils V-BAT block upgrade powered by Hivemind
Evidence notes
- Shield AI announced a major V-BAT upgrade that added a new autonomy package alongside other system improvements.
- The release ties the upgraded aircraft directly to Hivemind, plus new SATCOM and heavy-fuel features.
- The update shows the company improving its existing aircraft platform rather than relying only on new-product headlines.
Company context
Shield AI builds autonomy software and unmanned aircraft systems for defence and allied operations. Its stack includes the Hivemind autonomy platform and aircraft such as V-BAT and X-BAT. The company focuses on autonomous mission execution in contested and degraded environments.