#U.S. Air Force

Defense Tech Surge: Shield AI Reaches $12.7B Valuation After U.S. Air Force Contract

Defense tech startup Shield AI has reached a $12.7 billion valuation, a 140% increase over the previous year, following a key contract with the U.S. Air Force to provide software for Anduril’s Fury fighter jet.

Jasmine·Mar 27, 2026·2 min read