Autonomous Fighter Jet
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A First Look: Shield AI’s X-Bat AI Fighter Drone
Shield AI is set to unveil the X-Bat, an AI-powered autonomous fighter jet with VTOL capabilities and a 2,000-mile range. Valued at $5.3 billion after a $240 million funding round, Shield AI aims to disrupt defense with AI and autonomous systems. The X-Bat, governed by the Hivemind AI platform, costs approximately $27 million per unit and can carry missile payloads, expanding beyond ISR missions. While facing competition and past setbacks, Shield AI leverages growing demand for unmanned systems and government support for AI-driven defense.
