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Shield AI Launches X-BAT: Revolutionary Combat Aircraft Unveiled

10/25/2025

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Shield AI unveiled the X-BAT, an AI-driven collaborative combat aircraft, on October 21, 2025 in Washington, D.C.
The X-BAT can exceed 2,000 nautical miles and operate from austere locations without runways.
It uses Shield AI's Hivemind software for autonomous operations and can act with or without manned aircraft.
Initial flight tests are planned for 2026, with full validation targeted for 2028.

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Shield AI unveiled the X-BAT, an AI-driven collaborative combat aircraft, on October 21, 2025 in Washington, D.C.
The X-BAT can exceed 2,000 nautical miles and operate from austere locations without runways.
It uses Shield AI's Hivemind software for autonomous operations and can act with or without manned aircraft.
Initial flight tests are planned for 2026, with full validation targeted for 2028.