X-BAT Drone ‘Fighter’ Will Begin VTOL Flight Testing In Kansas This Year

Getting Shield AI's hugely ambitious X-BAT off the ground vertically and recovering it the same way is essential to its ...
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X-BAT Drone ‘Fighter’ Moves From Concept to Reality With Kansas VTOL Tests, A Pivotal Step for Shield AI’s Stealthy

Shield AI has confirmed that it will begin flight testing its highly ambitious X-BAT vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) drone “fighter” later this year near Newton, Kansas, marking a critical ...
MarketWatch

Shield AI Unveils X-BAT, an AI-Piloted VTOL Fighter Jet for Contested Environments

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 ...
Real History on MSN

The epic timeline of the VTOL fighter jets

Discover the evolution of VTOL fighter jets - from the iconic Harrier Jump Jet to the cutting-edge F-35 Joint Strike Fighter. See what sets these legendary aircraft apart! In this episode of Flying ...
Forbes

Why VTOL Technology Is Gaining Momentum In The Aerospace Industry

When President Trump signed an executive order accelerating U.S. drone production and advanced air systems, many people focused their attention on defense. But embedded within that policy was ...