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Shield AI reveals X-BAT VTOL combat drone with 3,700 km range and Hivemind AI

Published 6 November 2026

Shield AI has unveiled the X-BAT, a vertical-take-off-and-landing unmanned jet fighter intended to operate without runways from ships, vehicles or small pads. Claimed performance includes a range exceeding 3,700 km, a service ceiling above 15 km and load tolerance above 4g. The aircraft runs Shield AI’s Hivemind autonomy stack, allowing mission execution without a continuous operator link. Declared roles span air combat, ground strike, ISR and electronic warfare, though no production timeline was given.

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Telegram channel:Istoria Zbroi (Історія_Зброї) friendly5 Nov 2026 Open the post

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