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Shield AI raised $2 billion at a $12.7 billion valuation—more than doubling its value from a year ago—highlighting strong investor demand for defense tech and AI, with Advent International and JPMorgan Chase & Co.’s Strategic Investment Group co-leading a $1.5 billion Series G round and funds managed by Blackstone Inc. adding $500 million in preferred equity; the company said it will use part of the proceeds to acquire Aechelon Technology Inc., which develops tactical simulation tools for military pilot training and testing advanced aircraft and autonomous systems, though deal terms were not disclosed.

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