TAIPEI, February 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Shield AI today announced that it has signed a contract with Taiwan’s National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology (NCSIST) to advance the development, demonstration and deployment of AI-driven unmanned systems. The collaboration will integrate Shield AI’s Hivemind platform into NCSIST’s intelligent unmanned systems, supporting both software development and operational commissioning.
Under the agreement, NCSIST will use Shield AI’s Hivemind platform to accelerate the development of locally produced AI drivers for autonomous mission execution and coordinated multi-system teaming operations, enabling a single operator to supervise multiple unmanned systems from a single ground control station. The effort combines the use of the Hivemind software development kit (SDK) for integration on locally developed platforms with turnkey Hivemind integrations provided by Shield AI for demonstration on NCSIST’s multi-role unmanned systems, supporting sustained operations under limited manpower conditions.
“We are deeply committed to supporting Taiwan’s military and industrial ecosystem. We have established a local office in Taipei 101 and are hiring local Taiwanese teammates for high-tech jobs to protect and defend Taiwan. Through this partnership with NCSIST, we are helping the drone forces Taiwan is building with cutting-edge AI pilots that will allow the drones to team up and operate while GPS and communications are jammed,” said Brandon Tseng, president, co-founder and former Navy SEAL. “Over the next five years, you will see Shield AI continue to grow and invest in Taiwan and Taiwan’s defense.”
Hivemind is Shield AI’s core artificial intelligence software that enables platforms to sense, decide, and act. Unlike traditional autopilots that simply follow pre-planned routes, Hivemind can bypass no-fly zones, avoid obstacles, respond to unexpected conditions, and accomplish missions safely and efficiently without human intervention. By combining simulation-based training, AI development tools and embedded edge computing, the platform enables reliable operation in complex environments where GPS and communications may be degraded or denied.
NCSIST is the leading defense research and development organization in Taiwan and plays a central role in the validation and integration of capabilities for military use. The collaboration with NCSIST establishes an important foundation for broader adoption of autonomous software across multiple platforms and mission sets.
This agreement also highlights Shield AI’s continued investment in Taiwan and its defense ecosystem. Last year, Shield AI announced a teaming agreement with Aerospace Industrial Development Corporation (AIDC) to deploy, support and maintain its products in Taiwan, as well as the opening of a new office in Taipei 101.
About Shield AI
Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture capital-funded deep technology company with a mission to protect military and civilians through intelligent systems. Its products include V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, Hivemind Enterprise and Hivemind Vision product lines. With offices and facilities across the United States, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, InstagramAnd YouTube.
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