Shield AI and Singapore Air Force deepen AI autonomy partnership

On February 5, 2026, Shield AI announced an expanded partnership with Singapore’s Defence Science and Technology Agency and the Republic of Singapore Air Force to deploy its Hivemind autonomy SDK across more drone missions. The deal, unveiled at Singapore Airshow 2026, aims to let Singapore independently design, test and field AI “pilot” capabilities across its platforms.([prnewswire.com](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/shield-ai-republic-of-singapore-air-force-and-defence-science-and-technology-agency-expand-partnership-to-progressively-field-autonomy-capabilities-302679588.html))