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section: business
first_reported: 2026-11-05 09:47 PST
updated: 2026-11-05 12:06 PST
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# Shield AI to acquire Echodyne in deal valued up to $5.3B

Shield AI agreed to acquire radar maker Echodyne in a deal valued at up to $5.3 billion, and is raising $2.5 billion to pay for it.

Section: [Business & Economy](/seattle/section/business.md) · Entities: [Shield AI](/seattle/wiki/shield-ai.md), [Echodyne](/seattle/wiki/echodyne.md)

## Coverage

- [GeekWire](https://www.geekwire.com/2026/shield-ai-to-buy-bill-gates-backed-radar-maker-echodyne-in-5-3b-deal-doubling-down-on-seattle-area/), 2026-11-05 09:47 PST: Shield AI to buy Bill Gates-backed radar maker Echodyne in $5.3B deal, doubling down on Seattle area
- [KOMO News (ABC)](https://komonews.com/news/local/shield-ai-xbat-autonomous-vtol-fighter-jet-to-acquire-radar-leader-echodyne-in-kirkland-expanding-footprint-in-puget-sound-des-moines-facility-business-tech), 2026-11-05 12:06 PST: Shield to acquire Kirkland radar company expanding footprint in Puget Sound

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