We’re just getting warmed up. More @GE_Aerospace engines are now in testing, with our teams performing break-in runs to establish baseline performance. Next step: integrating the axisymmetric vectoring exhaust nozzle to enable vertical flight. Autonomy for the world. The greatest victory requires no war.

“Holy sh*t. Look at this thing!” — @VP @JDVance This thing is V-BAT, our Group 3 unmanned aircraft delivering real mission impact worldwide. From interdicting record drug shipments with the @USCG to being one of the few technologies able to operate in Ukraine’s electronic warfare environment, V-BAT performs where others can’t. Now, Armenia has selected V-BAT for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance operations as part of its first foreign military sale. Autonomy for the world. The greatest victory requires no war.

Hivemind just flew @anduriltech's YFQ-44A. Hivemind completed its first flight test aboard Anduril’s YFQ-44A aircraft for the @usairforce’s Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) program. During the flight test over the Mojave Desert, Hivemind passed all required test points, demonstrating full integration and mission autonomy aboard the aircraft and paving the way for expanded program testing. “This flight test showcases the potential of airpower built on mission autonomy. Across platforms, domains, and environments, Hivemind provides resilient mission autonomy, proving that software is central to the future of airpower. Our collaboration with Anduril reflects a new era of defense acquisition, where autonomy is treated as a foundational warfighting capability on par with the aircraft itself.” - Christian Gutierrez, Vice President of Hivemind Solutions Read the full press release: shield.ai/hivemind-successfu… Autonomy for the world. The greatest victory requires no war.

"A peer adversary doesn’t have to beat our pilots. They just have to keep them on the ground by cratering runways and annihilating fuel farms. No tankers? No runway? No problem. X-BAT doesn’t need them." J.J. Cummings, our Senior Director of Strategic Engagement for Navy Programs, wrote a blog highlighting the strategic importance of X-BAT’s autonomous, runway-independent airpower to counter modern threats. A former fighter pilot, aircraft carrier captain, and leader in strike fighter aviation, J.J. brings decades of firsthand operational experience. He knows what it takes to project power from the sea, and he sees how X-BAT fills a critical gap in today’s airpower, delivering mobility, survivability, and autonomy at scale. Read the full blog here: shield.ai/concrete-the-not-s… Autonomy for the world. The greatest victory requires no war.

A critical part of X-BAT's blast shield is to keep ship decks cool. Jet engine testing is currently underway, validating ground-protection materials for the launch and recovery vehicle (LRV) as development continues. Autonomy for the world. The greatest victory requires no war.

The Netherlands chooses V-BAT, adding to the growing number of European and #NATO Ministries of Defence that have selected V-BAT. #VBAT is operating and delivering outsized outcomes in Ukraine, supporting European border security with FRONTEX, and flying operationally with several other European nations. The Netherlands Ministry of Defence has selected V-BAT to equip the Royal Netherlands Navy @kon_marine and Marine Corps @korpsmariniers, advancing autonomous ISR and strengthening interoperability across NATO maritime forces. “V-BAT’s small logistical footprint, ease of use and the possibility to deploy from a wide range of vessels make it well-suited for our operational needs,” said a Netherlands Royal Navy spokesperson. Proud to support the #Netherlands as they field flexible, combat-ready capability at speed. Read more: bit.ly/40I9KUE Autonomy for the world. The greatest victory requires no war.

Kopassus, #Indonesia’s Special Forces, are now conducting unilateral V-BAT operations, joining a growing number of countries finding wild success with #VBAT. V-BAT is easy to use, easy to fly. It provides Group 5 capability at a fraction of the price—without the need for runways that can be targeted, and it fits in the back of a truck. The enemy doesn’t know where or when you launch it—undetected, anywhere, anytime. Even when GPS and comms are jammed, it keeps flying. Autonomy for the world. The greatest victory requires no war. #VTOL #UncrewedSystems #UAS #Kopassus #DefenseTech

For the first time in its history, the #JapanMaritimeSelfDefenseForce (JMSDF) has selected a maritime-based ISR platform: V-BAT! @demarest_colin @axios spoke to our co-founder and president, @brandontseng2, about this exciting news and how global allies and partners are swiftly integrating V-BAT into their force structures for missions across all domains. “They're building out their forces again. You can't be a $40 million drone in this day and age ... because those things are vulnerable." Read more: bit.ly/4azF8IY ありがとうございます (Arigatou gozaimasu) to JMSDF for their trust in #VBAT and Shield AI as we work together to strengthen #maritimeISR in the #IndoPacific! Autonomy for the world. The greatest victory requires no war.