Shield AI, headquartered in the US, was founded in 2015 and employs approximately 1,160 people. Functioning as an artificial intelligence defense technology company, it specializes in autonomous systems for military use, with a main product focus on software development. The company develops the Hivemind AI pilot software, which enables aircraft such as the X-BAT and V-BAT to fly autonomously and perform tactical maneuvers, with a broader mission focused on intelligent systems and mission autonomy.