Shield AI to Acquire Counter-Drone Firm Echodyne in Deal Worth Over $5 Billion

Shield AI is acquiring counter-drone technology company Echodyne in a deal valued at more than $5 billion, expanding its push into next-generation defense technology amid a broader defense tech boom.

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2026-11-05 18:53 · Bloomberg AI
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