V-BAT Drones Now Operational With Royal Netherlands Navy
The Royal Netherlands Navy has approved Shield AI’s V-BAT vertical take-off and landing drones for operational use, boosting the country’s maritime domain awareness.
V-BAT VTOL Drone Faces Arctic Fury in Breakthrough Demo
Shield AI has put its V-BAT vertical takeoff and landing drone to the test in the Arctic, pushing the aircraft through freezing temperatures and rough maritime weather without requiring any modifications.
India Adds V-BAT Drones With AI Autonomy Software to Army Fleet
India selected Shield AI to supply its V-BAT drones to the Indian Army, including licenses for the company’s Hivemind autonomy software.
India’s JSW Breaks Ground on $90M Shield AI V-BAT Factory in Hyderabad
Indian firm JSW Defence has begun building a new $90-million plant in Hyderabad in partnership with Shield AI to locally produce the V-BAT unmanned aerial system.
Shield AI Pitches Hivemind-Powered Drone Autonomy to Indian Military
Shield AI has demonstrated its Hivemind autonomy software to the Indian military as part of its campaign to offer the V-BAT drone.
US Coast Guard Completes V-BAT Drone Test Ahead of Fleetwide Rollout
The US Coast Guard has completed operational testing of the V-BAT unmanned aerial system (UAS), paving the way for its future deployment aboard the service’s cutter fleet.
Dutch Navy Buys Eight Ukraine-Proven V-BAT Drones
The Netherlands has procured eight V-BAT vertical take-off and landing drones for the Royal Netherlands Navy and Marine Corps.
Shield AI Launches Upgraded V-BAT Drone for US, Allied Users
Shield AI has introduced a modernized version of its V-BAT unmanned aerial system to provide enhanced intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) operability for US and allied customers.
Romanian Navy to Acquire V-BAT Drones for $30 Million
The Romanian Naval Forces will acquire MQ-35A V-BAT vertical take-off and landing drones from the US.
Ukrainians Train on American Drone That Defeats Russian Jamming
US aerospace firm Shield AI has begun training Ukrainian military personnel on its V-BAT vertical take-off and landing drone, which resists Russian electronic warfare.
Japan to Buy V-BAT Surveillance Drones for Future Patrol Vessels
The Japanese cabinet has approved the purchase of six V-BAT unmanned aerial vehicles as part of the defense budget proposal for fiscal 2025.
