Welcome to the new Fightertown USA: Inside San Diego's AI-powered unmanned aircraft boom

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Welcome to the new Fightertown USA: Inside San Diego's AI-powered unmanned aircraft boom

San Diego's tech sector is driving a new era of aerial innovation with AI-powered defense startups, focusing on unmanned aerial vehicles capable of combat, surveillance, and delivery. Startups like Shield AI and Firestorm are at the forefront of this technology boom in San Diego. The city has become a major hub for AI-powered autonomous aircraft development.

Investors are increasingly interested in the defense tech sector, with companies like Shield AI valued at $2.7 billion and Anduril at $12.5 billion. The potential for AI and autonomous aircraft to revolutionize not only military operations but also other industries is gaining traction. San Diego's rich history in aviation is propelling the city to the forefront of this technological advancement.

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