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Shield AI plans to raise more than $1 billion to fund autonomous fighter production, CEO says

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Shield AI is planning to raise at least $1 billion to finance production of its latest autonomous fighter jet, CEO Gary Steele said. The company is also considering more mergers and acquisitions, signaling a push to scale both its manufacturing capacity and its broader business.

Discovered 2026-11-03T05:11:03.085402-08:00 | 2026-11-03T05:11:03.085402-08:00

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  • A planned raise of more than $1 billion would support the transition from developing an autonomous fighter to producing it at scale; the company did not disclose a timeline or financing terms.
  • Steele also flagged additional M&A, making Shield AI’s capital needs and acquisition strategy relevant indicators of consolidation and competition in autonomous defense systems.

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