V-BAT - Defence Industry Europe

Greece expands Shield AI V-BAT fleet to support maritime domain awareness operations across the Aegean Sea

Shield AI selected by U.S. Navy to compete for up to $800 million ISR services contract using V-BAT drone system

April 22, 2026

Royal Netherlands Navy declares Shield AI V-BAT operational after Arctic trials, expanding maritime surveillance capability

March 30, 2026

Shield AI demonstrates V-BAT’s Arctic and maritime ISR capabilities during NATO’s HEIMDALL 26 exercise in Norway

March 5, 2026

Shield AI’s V-BAT supports border security and emergency missions in Eastern Europe with Frontex

August 7, 2025

Royal Netherlands Navy acquires Shield AI’s V-BAT unmanned aircraft for maritime surveillance

The Netherlands Ministry of Defence has procured eight V-BAT unmanned aircraft systems from U.S.-based technology firm Shield AI.

July 10, 2025

Shield AI completes over 130 V-BAT sorties in Ukraine to support spring campaign

Shield AI has confirmed that its Kyiv-based operations team has completed more than 130 sorties using its V-BAT unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) in Ukraine.

April 18, 2025

Shield AI’s V-BAT selected as Japan’s first maritime ISR platform

American defence technology company Shield AI has announced that its V-BAT unmanned aircraft system (UAS) has been chosen by the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF).

January 23, 2025

Shield AI supports Ukraine’s defence with V-BAT training and local presence

American defence technology company Shield AI has commenced training with Ukraine’s Unmanned Systems Forces (USF) to enhance their operational capabilities with the V-BAT.

January 17, 2025