Shield AI V-BAT Drone to Be Armed with LIG Nex1 Guided Missile
U.S. autonomous systems maker Shield AI announced that its V-BAT vertical takeoff drone will be armed with LIG Nex1's guided missile system, following a contract commemoration event held at UMEX 2026 in Abu Dhabi. The integration pairs Shield AI's autonomous VTOL capability with LIG Nex1's precision strike munitions, marking a significant cross-border defense technology partnership.
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