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Navy adds $150M to Shield AI deal for ship‑launched, AI‑piloted jet

Funding boost supports development of an autonomous aircraft designed to take off and land from ships without traditional runways.

Published Oct 8, 2026, 5:54 PM EDT | LehighValleyLive

The Navy added $150 million to an existing agreement with defense technology company Shield AI to help develop an aircraft that can take off and land from ships without traditional runways.