North AmericaOctober 8, 2026
Navy Adds Funding as Shield AI Readies X-BAT for Flight
Government and company investment in Shield AI's vertical takeoff combat drone has reached 400 million dollars, with prototypes due this month and flight tests planned before the end of 2026.
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