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Startups
Shield AI’s $2B Raise: The Combat-Proven AI Pilot Reshaping Defense
April 13, 2026
Shield AI's Hivemind autonomous pilot logged 130+ Ukraine sorties in GPS-jammed airspace. $12.7B valuation, $540M projected revenue, Aechelon acquisition.

Startups
Defense Tech’s Venture Gold Rush: From Ethical Taboo to $49 Billion Sector
ALGERIATECH Editorial
March 2, 2026
Defense tech venture capital surged to $49.1B from $27.2B as mainstream VCs dropped ethical objections. Anduril, Shield AI lead the charge.

