In a development that felt like a late whisper of pre-pandemic air shows and an ominous hint of air-warfare futures yet to come, Shield AI unveiled its unmanned jet that requires no runway, and could ...
An artist's rendering of the X-BAT that Shield AI is developing to be a runway-independent unmanned VTOL strike jet. (Shield AI) US company Shield AI is developing an unmanned vertical take-off and ...
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Shield AI today announced the unveiling of X-BAT, an AI-piloted, vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) fighter jet designed for expeditionary and maritime ...