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Pentagon Taps Shield AI for Low-Cost Drones

Published Tuesday, May 19, 2026 · Updated May 20

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The Pentagon's Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering is integrating Shield AI's Hivemind software. This autonomous software will power low-cost uncrewed combat attack systems, specifically LUCAS drones.

What We Know — Key Points

  • The Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering will integrate Shield AI's autonomous Hivemind software to power low-cost uncrewed combat attack systems, known as LUCAS drones.

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    The article frames the Pentagon's drone acquisition within the context of defense tech market growth and investment, highlighting the financial and technological aspects of military modernization.

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