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MQ-28 Ghost Bat drone on a runway with personnel and an F-15EX Eagle II fighter jet in the background.

US Air Force Explores Commanding Australian MQ-28 Ghost Bat Drones

The US Air Force is pushing the boundaries of drone technology with the MQ-28 Ghost Bat, a cutting-edge Australian drone that's being tested in a historic partnership with US forces. Gen. Kevin Schneider reveals that the MQ-28's successful integration with US test units at Exercise Valiant Shield 2026 marks a major milestone in collaborative combat aircraft development.

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MQ-28 Ghost Bat drone on a runway with personnel in the background.

MQ-28 Ghost Bat Drone Deploys in Major Pacific Combat Exercise

The MQ-28 Ghost Bat drone made its debut in a major Pacific combat exercise, demonstrating its cutting-edge capabilities as a force multiplier that can fly alongside crewed fighters and extend their reach. This milestone marks a significant step forward in human-machine teaming and showcases the US commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific.

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