INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
evolution of its combat-proven V-BAT
and its allies: finding and targeting threats in GPS- and communications-denied environments, securing borders, and enabling persistent
search and rescue, and drug interdiction
JP-5, the most common maritime aircraft fuel, extending its endurance beyond 13 hours while ensuring seamless compatibility with naval and
Enhancing its unmatched versatility, V-BAT now features a fully unassisted vertical launch and landing (VTOL) capability, eliminating the
need for a human operator to assist in takeoff or recovery
It still requires no runway, catapult, or net recovery, and its patented ducted-fan design enables safe, precise landings on moving ships,
maritime and expeditionary forces, deploying on nearly every class of U.S
Navy ship and with all seven Marine Expeditionary Units (MEUs)
Coast Guard recently selected V-BAT for a major ISR operations contract, and the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) named it their
for best-in-class perception and cognition
SATCOM integration also provides Beyond-Line-of-Sight (BLOS) command and control (C2), allowing operators to conduct missions from anywhere
V-BAT supports multi-payload integration, including ViDAR-enabled passive wide-area motion imagery, synthetic aperture radar (SAR), and
electronic warfare payloads, expanding operational flexibility across domains.Source: Shield AI
