By Dean Murray

An ominous AI fighter drone has been unveiled in Washington.

X-BAT is controlled by an AI-brain called Hivemind and can fly 2,300 miles to strike enemy targets.

Deep-tech company Shield AI said X-BAT is designed to expand U.S. and allied warfighting capacity, offering an autonomous aircraft that does not need a runway.

Able to fly as a wingman, or operate alone, the VTOL aircraft is capable of attacking targets, as well as counter air, electronic warfare, and spy missions.

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