Event
Poland signs $16 million contract for Shield AI MQ-35 V-BAT UAVs
Evidence notes
- 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.
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.
Context
- Company
- Shield AI
- Segment
- Defense
- Event type
- Contract Award
- Evidence
- Source linked
- Added to Korthos
- Jun 24, 2026
- Geography
- San Diego · United States