NORAD dispatched two USAF F-15s to intercept a Cessna flying through the temporary flight restriction zone posted over Crawford, Tex., on Aug. 23. There’s no indication in this NORAD release of the origin of the fighters, but they apparently shot off eight flares before getting the attention of the civilian aircraft. The Cessna then contacted the FAA and got out of the area.
Shield AI has entered the increasingly crowded field of Collaborative Combat Aircraft, this week announcing its “X-BAT” vehicle that stands out from others by having both vertical takeoff and landing capability and supersonic speed.
