Event

Poland signs $16 million contract for Shield AI MQ-35 V-BAT UAVs

Jun 23, 2026 · Contract Award · Shield AI · Defense

  • The contract covers several MQ-35 V-BAT platforms for delivery to the Polish Navy by the end of 2026.
  • Polish authorities say the systems will support maritime ISR and improve protection of critical infrastructure and communication routes.
  • The V-BAT’s vertical takeoff and landing profile supports shipboard operations where runway length is limited.

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.

Company
Shield AI
Segment
Defense
Event type
Contract Award
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Jun 24, 2026
Geography
San Diego · United States