diff --git a/core/src/mindustry/ai/types/CommandAI.java b/core/src/mindustry/ai/types/CommandAI.java
index bcfe25fc16..ab7492ec59 100644
--- a/core/src/mindustry/ai/types/CommandAI.java
+++ b/core/src/mindustry/ai/types/CommandAI.java
@@ -21,7 +21,7 @@ public class CommandAI extends AIController{
         updateVisuals();
         updateTargeting();
 
-        if(invalid(attackTarget)){
+        if(attackTarget != null && invalid(attackTarget)){
             attackTarget = null;
             targetPos = null;
         }