Defense startup Shield AI lands $12.7B valuation, up 140%, after U.S. Air Force deal

In one year, Shield AI's value has leaped 140%. This after it won a contract to be the software provider to Anduril's Fury fighter jet for the U.S. Air Force.

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TechCrunch: Defense startup Shield AI lands $12.7B valuation, up 140%, after U.S. Air Force deal.

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Defense startup Shield AI lands $12.7B valuation, up 140%, after U.S. Air Force deal

TechCrunch •published Mar 26, 2026, 6:05 PM UTC •fetched Mar 26, 2026, 6:07 PM UTC