Yerevan has taken a concrete step toward deepening military cooperation with Washington by procuring Shield AI’s V-BAT unmanned aircraft via the US Foreign Military Sales framework. The ISR-focused drone, designed for runway-independent operations, offers flexible deployment in challenging terrain through its vertical takeoff and landing architecture. Announced during high-level diplomatic engagements, the acquisition builds on recurring Eagle Partner exercises and expanded US advisory support. Armenian officials view the purchase as a foundation for broader defense collaboration, signaling an evolution from joint training toward enhanced operational capability development.
