CIA-linked firm aided German drone makers U.S. intelligence ties: report

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In-Q-Tel, the CIA-linked venture capital firm, provided support that helped Quantum Systems, a German drone manufacturer, establish relationships with U.S. intelligence agencies, including the CIA and FBI, according to a report published on Sept. 1, 2026. The assistance was described as crucial for Quantum Systems’ entry into the U.S. drone market .

Meanwhile, Shield AI, in partnership with GE Aerospace, is advancing its X-BAT drone, a next-generation autonomous combat aircraft capable of vertical takeoff and landing without a runway. The drone’s propulsion system, tested at GE Aerospace’s Ohio facility, uses a thrust-vectoring technology revived from 1990s F-16 experimental programs. The X-BAT is designed for operations from ships, islands, or remote bases, reducing reliance on conventional airfields. It is expected to perform air-to-air, air-to-ground, and electronic warfare missions autonomously, with a range exceeding 3,700 kilometers and an operational altitude of approximately 15,000 meters .

The U.S. Air Force is also conducting exercises to enhance readiness in the Arctic. During Northern Viking 26 in Iceland, the C-130J Super Hercules was tested for operations on unimproved landing zones, improving interoperability among NATO forces in the region .

Additionally, an American company used high-tech drones to seed clouds over Alaska on Aug. 30, 2026, generating approximately 71 million liters of water in three hours, as reported by The Independent .

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