Shield AI unveils X-BAT AI-piloted VTOL fighter aircraft
Evidence notes
- Shield AI unveiled X-BAT as an AI-piloted VTOL fighter aircraft for contested operating environments.
- The aircraft is positioned above V-BAT in Shield AI's portfolio and is tied to the company's Hivemind autonomy stack.
- The launch expands Shield AI's public roadmap from tactical ISR aircraft toward a more advanced autonomous combat-aircraft program.
Company context
Shield AI builds autonomy software and unmanned aircraft systems for defence and allied operations. Its stack includes the Hivemind autonomy platform and aircraft such as V-BAT and X-BAT. The company focuses on autonomous mission execution in contested and degraded environments.