The first deliveries are expected later this year as part of a multi-year deal for what Shield AI says is the first ship-launched intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance platform for the Japanese navy.

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Japan inks deal with Shield AI for sea-based V-BAT drones

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Shield AI, the company specialized in defense technologies, announced that its V-BAT unmanned aircraft (UAS) system has been chosen by the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) as the country's intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) platform. This agreement will last several years and involves the acquisition of several V-BAT UAS by the JMSDF to improve the surveillance capabilities of its surface ships. According to Brandon …

Shield AI, l’azienda specializzata in tecnologie per la difesa, ha annunciato che il suo sistema di velivoli senza pilota (UAS) V-BAT è stato scelto dalla Forza di autodifesa marittima giapponese (JMSDF) come piattaforma di intelligence, sorveglianza e ricognizione (ISR) del Paese. Questo accordo avrà una durata pluriennale e prevede l’acquisizione di diversi UAS V-BAT da parte della JMSDF per migliorare le capacità di sorveglianza delle sue nav…

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V-BAT for the Japanese Navy

The V-BAT unmanned aircraft system (UAS) has been selected by the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) as the country's first-ever maritime-based ISR platform.

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Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force selects V-BAT UAS for ISR missions

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Shield AI, the defense technology company building an AI-powered autonomy software platform and tools for the world, announced today that its V-BAT unmanned aircraft system (UAS) has been selected by the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) as the country’s first-ever maritime-based intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) platform. V-BAT will provide […]

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Shield AI V-BAT Selected as Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force's First Maritime ISR Platform

Under the agreement, Shield AI will supply multiple V-BAT systems to enhance the JMSDF’s surface vessels with advanced ISR capabilities. The deal is part of a long-term plan involving increasing orders to bolster the JMSDF’s ability to conduct intelligence and surveillance missions effectively. Brandon Tseng, Shield AI’s President and Co-founder, emphasised the importance of the partnership, stating, “Japan is a vital ally in the Indo-Pacific an…

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

Seeking to strengthen the capabilities of its fleet of Self-Defense Forces heavy transport helicopters, Japan has awarded Kawasaki Heavy Industries a new contract to carry out the manufacture of 17 new CH-47 Block II, in what is an agreement for more than $1,458 million. Accorde is detailed by the agreement initialled by the parties, will be produced 5 copies of the customized variant under local requirements called CH-47J and another 12 units o…

Buscando fortalecer las capacidades de su flota de helicópteros de transporte pesado de las Fuerzas de Autodefensa, Japón ha adjudicado a Kawasaki Heavy Industries un nuevo contrato para llevar a cabo la fabricación de 17 nuevos CH-47 Block II, en lo que es un acuerdo por más de 1.458 millones de dólares. Acorde es detallado por el acuerdo rubricado por las partes, serán producidos 5 ejemplares de la variante personalizada bajo requisitos locale…

Kawasaki fabricará 17 nuevos helicópteros CH-47J/JA Block II para equipar a las Fuerzas de Autodefensa de Japón

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Kawasaki will manufacture 17 new CH-47J/JA Block II helicopters to equip Japan Self-Defense Forces

The Japan Self Defence Force has awarded Kawasaki Heavy Industries a contract to produce 17 CH-47s on behalf of Boeing. The contract, valued at USD1.46 billion calls for five of the aircraft to be the Japanese custom CH-47J variant and the remaining 12 to be the extended range CH47JA variant. In addition the aircraft will be built to the Block II standard which includes a number of upgrades resulting greater payload and range compared with earli…

Japan inks deal with Shield AI for sea-based V-BAT drones

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