Navy Invests $50M in Shield AI's Drone
2 sources · first reported Yesterday
The U.S. Navy is investing $50 million in Shield AI's X-BAT aircraft, a runway-independent maritime strike drone, as part of the Runway Independent Maritime Expeditionary Strike program. The funding will help scale unmanned maritime strike capabilities. The Air Force is not investing in the project at this time.
Why it matters
The investment in Shield AI's drone technology signifies the Navy's focus on developing autonomous, expeditionary strike capabilities, which could enhance its maritime operations. The difference in investment decisions between the Navy and Air Force may indicate varying priorities in their modernization efforts.
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