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V-BAT drone deployment and testing
Overview
The V-BAT vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) drone, developed by Shield AI, is being deployed and tested for various maritime and combat roles.
In Taiwan, the first of 12 expected V-BAT units has been delivered to the Coast Guard Administration (CGA) by Shield AI and the Aerospace Industrial Development Corporation (AIDC). These Group 3 unmanned aerial systems are intended to enhance maritime domain awareness, supporting sea patrols and law enforcement through surveillance capabilities. The deployment includes training for personnel and the establishment of a local maintenance system in Taiwan.
Concurrently, the United States Navy is testing the V-BAT for reconnaissance and offensive missions. This version is described as weighing approximately 10 tons and featuring internal weapon compartments similar to fifth-generation fighters, with a projected range of up to 1,340 nautical miles.
Entities
Shield AI · U.S. Army · U.S. Navy · Taiwan Coast Guard Administration · General Dynamics
Timeline
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[TECHNOLOGY] 6 sourcesUnited States tests V-Bat combat drone and GPS-independent hypersonic navigation
The U.S. is testing Shield AI’s V-Bat vertical takeoff drone for naval operations and General Dynamics’ MO-Nav system for GPS-independent navigation on hypersonic platforms.
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[TECHNOLOGY] 2 sourcesShield AI and AIDC deliver first V-BAT drone to Taiwan Coast Guard
Shield AI and AIDC have delivered the first of 12 V-BAT VTOL drones to Taiwan's Coast Guard to enhance maritime surveillance and domain awareness.
Sources
crprensa.com · defensa.com · finance.technews.tw · laquotidienne.fr · okdiario.com · overtdefense.com · sapo.pt · tw.nextapple.com