Shield AI and Rheinmetall Barzan Advanced Technologies sign memorandum on SI autonomy for Qatari unmanned surface vessels
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SI autonomy is being added to Qatar's coastal defense: the parties agreed to work together on controlling groups of unmanned vessels.
Shield AI and RBAT, the Barzan Holdings joint venture (Rheinmetall Barzan Advanced Technologies), signed a memorandum at Milipol Qatar 2026. The parties will explore integrating the Hivemind autonomy software into maritime defense and security solutions being developed in Qatar. According to Shield AI, the integration will allow coordinated autonomous actions by several vessels and raise the efficiency of operations. The information comes from the company's press release.
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