Shield AI MQ-35 V-BAT
| V-BAT (MQ-35A) | |
|---|---|
| V-BAT lands on USS Carter Hall in May 2023 | |
| Role | UAV |
| National origin | United States |
| Manufacturer | Shield AI |
| Status | In service |
| Primary user | United States Navy |
Shield AI MQ-35A V-BAT is a vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) reconnaissance unmanned aerial vehicle developed by Martin UAV, now Shield AI.
The V-BAT has been operationally deployed in multiple regions, including the Black Sea, the Caribbean, and the Middle East. In Ukraine, V-BATs have withstood electronic warfare (EW) attacks that have downed other UAVs.