🛡️ DefenseCNBCTuesday, May 19, 2026 at 6:32 PM UTC2d ago

Pentagon taps Shield AI for low-cost drone program as Iran war accelerates demand for cheap drones

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Shield AI is fresh off a $1 billion funding round, which valued the company at $12.7 billion

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Pentagon taps Shield AI for low-cost drone program as Iran war accelerates demand for cheap drones

Why this matters for military families

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