Shield AI to supply V-Bat drones and autonomy software to Indian Army

Indian Army Turns to Ukraine-Tested V-BAT VTOL Drones After They Survived and Operated Under Intense Russian EW Jamming

The Ukraine war has rewritten the rules of modern warfare, transforming battlefields into live laboratories for unmanned and autonomous systems. From low-cost quadcopters to long-endurance surveillance platforms operating under relentless electronic warfare (EW), the conflict has demonstrated that drones are no longer force multipliers on the margins but central instruments of combat power. Taking note of these lessons, the Indian Army has moved…

Indian Army to Procure US Firm's Autonomous V-BAT Drones with AI Software for Surveillance Missions

US defence technology firm Shield AI said on Wednesday it has secured a contract from the Indian Army to supply its V-BAT unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) along with licences for its Hivemind autonomy software, marking a significant step in India’s efforts to induct advanced autonomous military platforms. The selection, made under emergency procurement, covers the acquisition of V-BAT vertical take-off and landing unmanned aircraft and the integr…

Shield AI to supply V-Bat drones and autonomy software to Indian Army

US-based deep-tech defence firm Shield AI has announced that the Indian Army has selected its V-BAT unmanned aerial vehicles along with licences for the company’s Hivemind autonomy software, marking a significant step in strengthening India’s autonomous defence capabilities.

Shield AI selected to provide V-Bat unmanned aircraft systems and hivemind autonomy software to the Indian Army

Shield AI, the deep-tech company building state-of-the-art autonomy software products and defence aircraft, today announced that India has selected Shield AI to supply V-BATs to the Indian Army. Under the program, the Indian Army will receive V-BATs and licenses for Shield AI's Hivemind autonomy sof