The Airframer Bulletin

Shield AI X-BAT

Every Bulletin story and press release covering Shield AI X-BAT, newest first.

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2026

15 October

Engine makers sign up with suppliers in India

Safran Aircraft Engines has selected Aerolloy for LEAP titanium castings and Safran has signed long-term supply agreements with Aequs, while GE Aerospace plans to nearly double its Indian supplier spend by 2030.

8 October

ReleaseShield AI and U.S. government investment in X-BAT reaches $400 million

30 September

ReleaseShield AI names Kansas and Washington the flight test and production homes of X-BAT

20 July

ReleaseShield AI and GE Aerospace light off X-BAT engine

26 March

ReleaseShield AI to acquire software simulation company Aechelon and raise $2B at $12.7B valuation

2025

5 November

ReleaseGE Aerospace and Shield AI to collaborate on propulsion for X-BAT vehicle program

22 October