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Defense tech company Shield AI has introduced the X-BAT, an autonomous drone that has a 2,000-mile range and vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) to work alongside Air Force pilots. The $27 million aircraft is designed to carry air-to-air missiles, bombs and even electronic warfare platforms. (Photo courtesy of Shield AI)

Defense tech firm Shield AI unveils X-BAT drone platform for Air Force

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The goal for X-BAT is to be the backbone of a "distributed, unmanned fires network," which every U.S. military service is discussing as a major requirement moving forward in light of the conflict in Ukraine, Shield AI says.

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