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Leonardo

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W44 ‘26
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W45 ‘26

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01Army Recognition2026-11-05

Leonardo to equip Proteus uncrewed helicopter with Shield AI Hivemind for autonomous maritime missions. (opens in a new tab)

Leonardo and Shield AI signed an agreement on October 29, 2026, to integrate Shield AI’s Hivemind autonomy software into Leonardo’s Proteus uncrewed helicopter for the UK Royal Navy. The Proteus, a three-tonne aircraft developed under a £60 million UK Ministry of Defence programme, completed its maiden flight in January 2026 and is designed for anti-submarine warfare, ISR, and contested logistics missions. The Hivemind SDK will enable customized AI decision-making for these operations while Leonardo retains intellectual property rights. No integration timeline, test dates, or production orders have been disclosed.

02UK Defence Journal2026-10-29

Proteus demonstrator to get American autonomy software (opens in a new tab)

Leonardo will integrate Shield AI’s Hivemind autonomy software into the Proteus uncrewed rotorcraft, developed with the Royal Navy and UK Defence Innovation, to enable mission-specific capabilities like anti-submarine warfare and logistics. The agreement allows Leonardo’s engineers to tailor and sustain the software independently, avoiding reliance on foreign suppliers. Proteus, a modular vertical take-off demonstrator, supports the Royal Navy’s 2040 aviation strategy by reducing crewed helicopter workloads. The collaboration aims to expand autonomous solutions across Leonardo’s rotary-wing portfolio.

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