Defense Innovation Unit

Watchtower Labs exits stealth with $35M for AI military planning tools
Watchtower Labs has emerged from stealth with $35 million in seed financing led by Shield Capital and Conviction, with participation from Founders Fund. The…

Navy adds $150M to Shield AI's X-BAT, bringing total commitments to $400M
The U.S. Navy has executed a $150 million modification to its agreement with Shield AI to advance X-BAT, an AI-piloted vertical takeoff and landing fighter aircraft.…