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WASHINGTON -- Shield AI, in partnership with the Navy’s Strike Planning and Execution and Aerial Targets programs, demonstrated its artificial intelligence-enabled autonomy software, Hivemind.

The demonstration allowed for the autonomous flight of two Navy BQM-177A aircraft during a December flight test at Point Mugu Sea Range in California.

The flight served as the capstone event of a multi-month integration and test campaign and followed an initial August demonstration, during which Hivemind first flew the BQM-177A to validate Advanced Vehicle Control Laws and integrate foundational autonomous behaviors.

In this capstone event, Hivemind piloted two BQM-177As in a Live-Virtual-Constructive environment that included a virtual F-18 and constructive adversary aircraft. The autonomous aircraft executed coordinated defensive behaviors—maneuvering to defend designated Combat Air Patrol positions as adversaries attempted to penetrate those areas or target friendly forces.

Source: Shield AI
Associated URL: https://shield.ai/shield-ai-demonstrates-ai-enabled-autonomy-for-future-collaborative-combat-aircraft/

CUBIC SELECTED TO UPGRADE ROMANIA'S LIVE TRAINING SYSTEM

Thursday, February 19, 2026

SAN DIEGO - Cubic Defense, a recognized leader in live, virtual and constructive (LVC) ground training, has received an award from the United States Army, Capability Program Executive Simulation, Training, Test and Threat (CPE ST3) to support the Romanian Armed Forces’ existing live training system (LTS). This effort will modernize Romania’s existing live training capabilities while strengthening NATO readiness on Europe’s eastern flank.

Source: Cubic
Associated URL: https://www.cubic.com/

Shield AI's Hivemind Software for CCAs

Source: Shield AI

SHIELD AI SELECTED AS MISSION AUTONOMY PROVIDER FOR THE U.S. AIR FORCE COLLABORATIVE COMBAT AIRCRAFT

Friday, February 13, 2026

Shield AI's Hivemind Software for CCAs

Source: Shield AI

WASHINGTON -- Shield AI announced its selection as a mission autonomy provider supporting the U.S. Air Force Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) program.

Shield AI was selected following a competitive evaluation to support mission autonomy Technology Maturity and Risk Reduction efforts for the program.

Under the program, Shield AI’s Hivemind autonomy software has successfully integrated on Anduril’s Fury (YFQ-44A) aircraft and is supporting system-level testing in preparation for flight demonstrations expected in the coming months.

Source: Shield AI
Associated URL: https://shield.ai/shield-ai-selected-as-mission-autonomy-provider-for-the-u-s-air-force-collaborative-combat-aircraft-program/

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