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Shield AI’s Hivemind enables Air Force combat drones to fly in formation and execute coordinated maneuvers

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Shield AI says its Hivemind software enabled two U.S. Air Force Collaborative Combat Aircraft to fly in a multi-ship formation for the first time and perform coordinated beyond-visual-range counter-air tactics. The combat maneuvers were simulated, demonstrating software-enabled coordination between the uncrewed aircraft.

Discovered 2026-11-10T05:55:23.630648-08:00 | 2026-11-10T05:55:23.630648-08:00

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  • The demonstration shows Hivemind coordinating multiple Collaborative Combat Aircraft in formation and simulated beyond-visual-range tactics, a step toward demonstrating how autonomy can support uncrewed combat operations.
  • The test puts software-enabled collaboration at the center of CCA development; the reports do not specify operational deployment, procurement decisions or a timeline.

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