Why It Matters
Shield AI Inc., the San Diego-based defense tech company, filed a lobbying disclosure for the second quarter of 2026.
Shield AI manufactures Hivemind, described as the world's first combat-proven autonomous AI pilot, and operates in a sector where Congress is actively writing policy. Section 1061 of the fiscal year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act includes provisions related to autonomous weapon systems policy, the very domain in which Shield AI operates.
By the Numbers
The company reported spending $350,000 on lobbying activity in quarter two 2026, according to its Lobbying Disclosure Act filing submitted July 9, 2026. Yet the filing contains no disclosed legislative issues, bills, or policy topics, a stark omission for a company with an active government relations operation.
Broader Context
Shield AI's lobbying team includes three government relations professionals: Chip Burkhalter as Vice President, Government Relations; Scott Nulty Jr. as Senior Manager, Government Relations; and Sterling McHale as Government Relations Director.
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