X-BAT is an AI-piloted VTOL fighter developed by Shield AI, combining autonomous decision-making with jet-class performance. Its engineering centers on thrust-vectored vertical lift, a stealth-oriented airframe, and Hivemind AI software enabling GPS-denied navigation, mission planning, and cooperative combat operations. Designed without runway dependence, X-BAT emphasizes modular payloads, high endurance, and survivability in contested airspace.