Shield AI selected to integrate Hivemind autonomy on LUCAS combat drone program
Evidence notes
- Shield AI secured a Pentagon contract to integrate Hivemind autonomy software onto the Low-Cost Uncrewed Combat Attack System program.
- The LUCAS effort is aimed at fielding lower-cost uncrewed combat aircraft and drone-swarm concepts.
- The selection adds another combat-aircraft integration path for Hivemind beyond Shield AI's existing V-BAT and collaborative-combat-aircraft work.
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.