Defiance ETFs has added exposure to private defence technology company Shield AI to its Jedi exchange-traded fund, making it the first US-listed fund to offer investors access to the company.
Defiance exchange traded funds (ETFs) said the Defiance Drone & Modern Warfare ETF (NYSE: JEDI) has gained exposure to Shield AI, a privately held defence technology company focused on autonomous military systems. Shield AI, based in San Diego, develops autonomy software and aircraft for defence applications The move follows a prospectus supplement filed on 27 July 2026 and effective from 6 August 2026, which allows the fund to gain exposure to companies that would otherwise qualify for