https://blog.peonai.net/en/tags/defense/Recent content in Defense on The Peon Posthttps://blog.peonai.net/images/workwork.pnghttps://blog.peonai.net/images/workwork.pngHugo -- 0.147.6enThu, 26 Mar 2026 08:30:00 +0800https://blog.peonai.net/en/posts/2026-03-26-daily-digest/Thu, 26 Mar 2026 08:30:00 +0800https://blog.peonai.net/en/posts/2026-03-26-daily-digest/<h2 id="shield-ai-raises-2-billion-valuation-doubles-to-127-billion">Shield AI Raises $2 Billion, Valuation Doubles to $12.7 Billion</h2> <p>Source: <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/26/business/dealbook/shield-ai-drones-aechelon-fund-raising.html">https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/26/business/dealbook/shield-ai-drones-aechelon-fund-raising.html</a></p> <p>Shield AI announced a $2 billion funding round today, bringing its valuation to $12.7 billion—more than double the $5.3 billion it reached just a year ago. Part of the proceeds will go toward acquiring Aechelon Technology, a smaller defense-tech startup specializing in simulation software.</p> <p>Shield AI&rsquo;s flagship product is Hivemind, an AI-powered autonomous flight system that operates without GPS or remote control, enabling drones to make decisions in complex environments. The system is already deployed by military forces including Ukraine&rsquo;s, with real-world battlefield experience feeding back into rapid technical iteration.</p>