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Shield AI picks Kansas and Washington for X-BAT production
Original: Shield AI names Kansas and Washington the flight test and production homes of X-BAT
Defense technology company Shield AI has named Kansas and Washington as the homes for flight testing and production of its X-BAT autonomous fighter aircraft. The announcement ties the new uncrewed combat jet program to manufacturing and test facilities in the two states, with hiring and industrial investment expected to follow as the program moves from prototype toward production.
Why now: The announcement brings new defense manufacturing and jobs to Kansas and Washington and signals momentum for autonomous combat aircraft.
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