A new autonomous fighter jet just broke cover. It's powered by the same AI brain that flew an F-16 through a dogfight.

Shield AI says its new autonomous fighter jet could turn even a container ship into a launchpad for combat airpower.
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Shield AI unveils new autonomous VTOL fighter jet concept

Shield AI has unveiled X-Bat, its AI-controlled, vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) uncrewed aerial vehicle (UAV) platform.

X-BAT, world’s first AI-piloted fighter jet with vertical takeoff and landing takes shape as Shield AI joins the US defense industry complex

BAT, the first autonomous vertical takeoff and landing fighter jet. This jet can operate without runways, enhancing ...
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Shield AI reveals X-BAT autonomous fighter with vertical take-off capability and 2,000nm range

Autonomy start-up Shield AI has expanded into jet-powered aircraft with the X-BAT, a vertical take-off and landing fighter ...
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General Atomics will compete for US Navy’s carrier-based uncrewed fighter programme using Gambit variant

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems has confirmed its selection for the US Navy's Collaborative Combat Aircraft programme, ...

Fifth-gen fighters like the F-35 are now the bare minimum needed to get the edge in a modern air war, Royal Air Force officer says

Current fights show how tough the air war is getting, a Royal Air Force officer said. That's why sixth-gen tech is needed as ...

How did Trump respond to No Kings protests? With an AI fighter jet and a sword

President Donald Trump responded to the No Kings protests over the weekend with video posts on Truth Social. One video, which ...

Germany plans to order 15 more US-made F-35 jets, says source

German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius intends to order an additional 15 F-35 fighter jets from U.S. manufacturer Lockheed ...

How Many Fighter Jets Can A US Aircraft Carrier Hold?

Whether it's a Nimitz-class or Ford-class, the number of military jets that can fit on the deck of an aircraft carrier may ...