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 ...
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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...