Aircraft program
Autonomous VTOL fighter jet and Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) that takes off / lands via Launch and Recovery Vehicle and capable of over 2,000 nautical mile range for air-to-air/-surface or EW missions. In development, first flight expected 2026.
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See Analytics rates| Variant | Launch / first flight | Production end | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shield AI X-BAT | 2025 / | AI-piloted VTOL fighter jet with 39 ft wingspan. Group 5 UAS. |
| Shield AI | News |
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