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The World's First AI-Piloted Fighter Jet That Doesn't Need a Runway

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Unveiling the X-BAT: Shield AI’s Autonomous, Runway-Independent Fighter Jet

Discover how the X-BAT fighter redefines air warfare by combining F-35 payload capacity with vertical takeoff capability, all powered by advanced military AI.

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  • The X-BAT achieves a 2,100 nautical mile radius with full mission payload, matching F-35 capability without needing a runway.
  • It utilizes multiplane thrust vectoring for extreme maneuverability and integrates powerful electronic warfare functions.
  • Powered by Hivemind AI, this aircraft fundamentally transforms operational reach by enabling launches from virtually any secure location. This segment details the X-BAT, Shield AI's autonomous fighter, highlighting its VTOL/STOL capacity, long-range strike power, and AI integration, offering insight into the future of decentralized national defense technology.

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Brandon Tseng, Co-Founder of Shield AI, unveils the real X-BAT autonomous fighter jet with Shawn Ryan. He breaks down its game-changing features including vertical takeoff and landing, long-range strike capabilities, electronic warfare functions, and AI piloting technology. The X-BAT can carry payloads comparable to modern fighter jets like the F-35, while launching from almost anywhere without the need for a runway. This moment marks a historic look at the future of air warfare and the cutting edge of AI-driven defense. Support the Shawn Ryan Show for $5 and get the chance to watch the shows AD FREE, with the exception of Shawn's personal reads, before they release!! Sign up here: https://www.patreon.com/VigilanceElite Please leave us a review on Apple/Spotify Podcasts: Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shawn-ryan-show/id1492492083 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/5eodRZd3qR9VT1ip1wI7xQ?si=59f9d106e56a4509 #PODCAST #DIDYOUKNOW #AI #NAVYSEALS #TECH #TECHNOLOGY #WAR #MILITARY #NEWS #ENGINEERING Vigilance Elite/Shawn Ryan Links: Website - https://www.vigilanceelite.com Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/VigilanceElite TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@shawnryanshow Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/shawnryan762 Brandon Tseng Links: X-BAT: Earth is our runway https://youtu.be/OnpuNlE3UxU?si=2xaDo6C0vnwNyDLq Unveiling X-BAT: Launch Keynotes https://youtu.be/BEer2MXTAcU?si=vBuocOW9VN-Ej0Lf X - https://x.com/brandontseng2 X - https://x.com/shieldaitech Shield AI - https://shield.ai TIME 100 AI Profile - https://time.com/collections/time100-ai-2025/7305863/brandon-tseng

Top Comments (10)

@Dwreck88 2025-10-23

If the stuff they are telling us about is mind blowing the stuff they keep secret is off the charts

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@chrisgalbraith6931 2025-10-24

Arming SKYNET to the teeth.

649 39 replies
@stevenlewis6781 2025-10-24

It’s all fun and games until the Hive Mind decides it doesn’t like you.

477 21 replies
@cesmith777 2025-10-24

If you are seeing it - it's already 10-20 years old.

395 38 replies
@ShawnRyanShow 2025-10-23

Please welcome the X-BAT…the new SRS security guard. 😂

256 26 replies
@snowwhitesleeper 2025-10-24

Seems like Shawn has never seen the documentary about Skynet. He had every chance to take out the guy. 🤣

172 5 replies
@matthewahern953 2025-10-25

Who would of ever guessed that terminator was a real movie instead of a sci fi movie, scary times we live in if only we had this type of innovation in the name of peace vs violence

60 5 replies
@freightdog5623 2025-10-23

Has no one ever seen the terminator???

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@ParanoidPanda-u3x 2025-10-24

This is the weirdest episode of Jay Leno's Garage I've ever seen.

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@Booneboarder 2025-10-24

This looks like the drone in that 80's movie "Deal of the Century" with Chevy Chase and Sigourney Weaver.

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