Shield AI Expects European X-BAT Partnership Announcements
Shield AI co-founder Ryan Tseng said the company expects to announce X-BAT-related deals and partnerships in Europe at a later date.
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Ryan Tseng said Shield AI expects to announce European X-BAT deals and partnerships when the company is ready. The company has also announced an agreement with Greece’s GEK TERNA covering possible cooperation on parts production, aircraft integration and long-term support in Greece.
Key details
- Shield AI Europe director Andrew Hawkes said the company is pursuing several X-BAT sales campaigns in Europe.
- Shield AI said its first full-scale X-BAT prototype completed assembly in Frisco, Texas, with testing planned at the company’s facility in Newton, Kansas.
- Tseng estimated a baseline price of $25 million per aircraft and said a higher-end sensor package could add $10 million. These are estimates, not confirmed purchase prices.
- A report described a joint $400 million investment by Shield AI and the US Navy in X-BAT.
Shield AI said its first full-scale X-BAT prototype completed assembly in Frisco, Texas.
Why it matters
The GEK TERNA agreement points to possible Greek involvement in X-BAT parts production, integration and long-term support. Shield AI has identified multiple European sales campaigns, but the company has not named prospective customers or procurement quantities.
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