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Shield AI and Innovaero to integrate Hivemind on Australian loitering munitions as Lockheed expands Black Hawk support

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Shield AI and Innovaero Technologies will integrate Shield AI’s Hivemind autonomy software with Innovaero’s Owl loitering munitions, aiming to increase the Australian Defence Force’s strike capability. Separately, Lockheed Martin outlined plans to expand local support for the Australian Army’s UH-60M fleet as it advances its acquisition of 40 helicopters.

Discovered 2026-10-07T22:35:07.585788-07:00 | 2026-10-07T22:35:07.585788-07:00

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What Hype is tracking

  • The Hivemind–Owl integration brings autonomy software and an Australian-developed loitering munition together, a capability development relevant to Australia’s military modernization.
  • Lockheed Martin’s planned support expansion accompanies the Australian Army’s acquisition of 40 UH-60Ms, linking fleet growth with in-country sustainment.

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