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Shield AI

and still building

11 Years in business

Founded: 2015
Founder: Brandon Tseng, Ryan Tseng, Andrew Reiter
Headquarters: San Diego, California, U.S.
Parent company: Not recorded
Employees: 1,500
Products: Not recorded

About the manufacturer

Shield AI is an American aerospace and defense technology company based in San Diego, California, United States. It develops artificial intelligence-powered fighter pilots, drones, and technology for defense operations. Its clients include the United States Special Operations Command, US Air Force, US Marine Corps, US Navy and several international militaries. The company’s small-unmanned aircraft system (sUAS) Nova became the first AI-powered drone to be deployed for defense purposes in US military history.

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