# Shield AI Buys Echodyne for $5.3B

> Shield AI acquires Echodyne for $5.3 billion, raising $2.5 billion at a $28.8 billion valuation.
- Title: Shield AI Buys Echodyne for $5.3B · Dealroom | Shortify
- Summary: Shield AI acquires Echodyne for $5.3 billion, raising $2.5 billion at a $28.8 billion valuation.
- Keywords: shield ai, echodyne, counter-drone radars, autonomy software, valuation, series h equity, blackstone, jpmorgan, Dealroom
- Source: Dealroom — https://dealroom.co/news/170103-shield-ai-to-buy-echodyne-for-5-3b-and-raise-2-5b-at-a-28-8b-valuation
- Published: 2026-11-05T16:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: shield ai, echodyne, counter-drone radars, autonomy software, valuation, series h equity, blackstone, jpmorgan, startups, business
## Deal Announcement
Shield AI agreed to buy Echodyne, the Kirkland, Washington maker of compact counter-drone radars, in a $5.3 billion deal on 5 November 2026.
## Funding Breakdown
Shield raises $2.5 billion: $1 billion Series H equity at $28.8 billion valuation, $1 billion structured equity from Blackstone, and $500 million debt from JPMorgan.
## Post-Deal Structure
Echodyne remains a Mission Systems unit under Shield, with CEO Eben Frankenberg reporting to Shield CEO Gary Steele and no layoffs planned.
## Key takeaway

Shield AI purchases Echodyne for $5.3 billion, raising $2.5 billion at a $28.8 billion valuation.