Tuesday, 17 March, 2026
Shield AI Unveils 'Wingman' X-Bat Drone Concept
By Isha
Silicon Valley's Shield AI has introduced the conceptual X-Bat drone, a "loyal wingman" designed to fly autonomously alongside military fighter jets. The $30 million model, resembling a shrunken B-2 Bomber, is engineered for vertical launch/landing and a 2,000+ nautical mile range. It joins the U.S. military's growing Collaborative Combat Aircraft race, leveraging Shield AI's Hivemind autonomy software.
Read full story at Economic Times