Mobility not Rigidity: Naval and Runway-Independent Airpower for Europe

Mobility not Rigidity: Naval and Runway-Independent Airpower for Europe

Fixed runways are strategic vulnerabilities. Shield AI’s X-BAT offers a bold alternative: runway-independent, autonomous combat aviation designed for dispersed operations across Europe.

Highlights:

  • VTOL jet aircraft with compact launch & recovery systems
  • Enhanced survivability through mobility and deception
  • Mission autonomy for contested environments
  • NATO-ready interoperability and logistics flexibility

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