Shield AI and Parry Labs have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to merge advanced autonomy with edge computing, aiming to accelerate next-generation military operations. The collaboration pairs Shield AI’s Hivemind autonomy software with Parry Labs’ STRATIA® software, Virtual Integration Workspace, and edge-compute hardware, creating a joint solution designed for speed, resilience, and interoperability in contested environments.
“Integrating Hivemind with Parry Labs’ digital-engineering and edge-infrastructure capabilities allows us to deliver mission autonomy to new platforms faster,” said Tom Schaefer, VP of Hivemind Engineering at Shield AI. The move is expected to extend Shield AI’s autonomy architecture across multiple services and missions, providing operators with a trusted, interoperable foundation—even in GPS- or communications-denied theaters.
Parry Labs CEO John “JD” Parkes described the partnership as a “force multiplier for the warfighter.” By combining Shield AI’s proven autonomy stack with Parry Labs’ edge AI infrastructure, the companies plan to scale advanced technologies across the Department of Defense’s most critical programs.
The MoU outlines plans to align the companies’ software products with the Autonomy-Enabled Ground Reference Architecture (A-GRA) and demonstrate their integrated capabilities. Beyond that, both companies are exploring deeper integration across autonomy software, mission systems, and edge computing. The goal: enable U.S. military services and partners to accelerate adoption of scalable, open, and interoperable mission autonomy.
For defense tech watchers, the partnership signals a growing trend of combining AI-driven autonomy with edge computing to overcome operational constraints in complex, contested environments. As militaries increasingly rely on distributed platforms and rapid decision-making, integrated solutions like this could redefine operational agility on the modern battlefield.
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