Feb. 23, 2026
The auditory version of this piece is presented by the Air & Space Forces Association, commemorating and assisting our aerial and space personnel, along with their households. Discover further details at afa.org
AURORA, Colo. — Shield AI offered an exclusive look at their recently developed artificial intelligence-piloted vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) combat aircraft, christened the “X-BAT,” during the 2026 Conflict Conference. This X-BAT model possesses the ability to deploy from and return to naval vessels, isolated landmasses, or rudimentary forward outposts, consequently negating the need for conventional logistical frameworks.
The auditory version of this piece is presented by the Air & Space Forces Association, commemorating and assisting our aerial and space personnel, along with their households. Discover further details at afa.org