US Navy could see first VTOL X-BAT UAV 'by end of this month' as external funding reaches $200 million — Shield AI's fighter-sized drone can fly 2000 nautical miles, reach 50,000 feet

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Shield AI's X-BAT has secured substantial Navy backing, with prototype completion expected in October 2026 and initial vertical flight tests coming up later.

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• T2US Navy could see first VTOL X-BAT UAV 'by end of this month' as external funding reaches $200 million — Shield AI's fighter-sized drone can fly 2000 nautical miles, reach 50,000 feetTechRadar / Tom's Guide / PCWorld / Pocket-lint / Stuff15 Oct, 23:25