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Shield AI V-BAT

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2026
26 March

ReleaseShield AI to acquire software simulation company Aechelon and raise $2B at $12.7B valuation

2025
2 December

ReleaseJSW Defence commences construction of next-gen UAS facility in Hyderabad

7 April

ReleaseShield AI unveils V-BAT block upgrade powered by Hivemind: advanced autonomy, SATCOM, and heavy-fuel engine among new features

20 March

ReleaseShield AI partners with Korea Aerospace Industries to advance AI-powered autonomy with Hivemind Enterprise 

6 March

ReleaseShield AI raises $240M at $5.3B valuation to scale Hivemind Enterprise, an AI-powered autonomy developer platform

2024
13 November V-BAT provides cutting-edge ISR functionality in a highly tactical system, capable of being forward deployed in complex and adversarial territory in order to provide a range of flexible solutions to special forces, front-line infantry, armored and artillery units.

JSW and Shield team up to bring UAS production to India

The partnership has been crafted over a multi-year period to transform the depth, scale and scope of India's indigenous capabilities in the field of military unmanned systems.

2021
28 July

ReleaseShield AI signs definitive agreement to acquire Martin UAV

11 June

ReleaseTrillium Engineering to support Martin UAV on next-generation UAS program

11 May

ReleaseUS Navy unmanned aircraft program to utilise MPU5 radios

30 March

ReleaseMartin UAV unveils V-BAT 128, featuring increased payload, endurance for defense and private-sector application

18 March The upgraded V-BAT 128.

Martin upgrades V-BAT for expanded mission variety

The V-BAT is designed to make transportation and rapid tactical deployment easier for both defence and commercial application, assembled by two personnel in less than 30 minutes.

2017
5 April

ReleaseSuccessful flight of Hirth 4201 EFI gasoline engine in MartinUAV V-BAT UAV