CNBC exclusive: First look at Shield AIs new AI-piloted military fighter drone
Summary
Shield AI is preparing to launch X-Bat, an autonomous fighter drone powered by its Hivemind AI software. The company says the aircraft can fly long distances, operate at high altitude, and take off and land vertically without a runway. Shield AI positions the product as a lower-cost combat platform that can help reduce risk to service members. The launch also highlights the company’s growing focus on defense software, autonomy, and commercialization under expanding U.S. drone policy support.
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$100M to $250M