Shield AI X-BAT Our Shield AI X-BAT archive tracks how the technology is progressing - research, demonstrators, partnerships and real-world deployment. Read the most recent updates below. Latest X-BAT takes key step towards vertical take-off with repurposed F-16 nozzle News X-BAT takes key step towards vertical take-off with repurposed F-16 nozzle Farnborough International Airshow July 21, 2026 Shield AI targets Poland for autonomous X-BAT production and F-16 sustainment News Shield AI targets Poland for autonomous X-BAT production and F-16 sustainment Aircraft production June 17, 2026 Shield AI X-BAT: What we know about the runway-independent autonomous combat jet News Shield AI X-BAT: What we know about the runway-independent autonomous combat jet autonomous May 17, 2026 GE’s 29,000 lbf F110 engine selected for Shield AI’s runway-independent X-BAT News GE’s 29,000 lbf F110 engine selected for Shield AI’s runway-independent X-BAT GE Aerospace November 6, 2025 Shield AI unveils X-BAT autonomous fighter jet with VTOL capability News Shield AI unveils X-BAT autonomous fighter jet with VTOL capability Drone Technology News October 23, 2025 Subscribe Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.First name *Last name *Email address *Interests *InterestsAir TransportAviation ServicesBusiness and General AviationDefenceEvent WrapsFuture WorkforceIn the SpotlightInnovation and TechnologyLeadershipManufacturingRegulationRotorcraftSpaceSustainabilityUnmannedUrban Air Mobility *I agree to Aerospace Global News' Privacy PolicySubscribe
