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Boeing MQ-28 Ghost Bat drone flies in formation with military aircraft over Pacific island landscape.

Boeing's MQ-28 Ghost Bat Deploys in Pacific Exercise

The MQ-28 Ghost Bat, developed by Boeing for the Royal Australian Air Force, made its debut in a major Pacific exercise, flying alongside US and allied aircraft, including F-35s and F-15EX, in a groundbreaking display of collaborative combat. This marked the first time a collaborative combat aircraft has been deployed to a multinational exercise.

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US Air Force F-15EX fighter jet and MQ-28 Ghost Bat drone in staggered formation over Philippine Sea.

F-15EX Pairs with Ghost Bat Drone in Valiant Shield Exercise

In a groundbreaking display of innovation, a U.S. Air Force F-15EX Eagle II teamed up with the cutting-edge MQ-28 Ghost Bat drone in a thrilling exercise over the Philippine Sea. This powerful partnership is set to revolutionize the future of human-machine teaming.

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US aircraft carrier and fleet in formation at sea under clear blue skies.

US Aircraft Carriers Deploy Globally in Major Exercises

In a show of global military strength, US aircraft carriers are spearheading major exercises around the world, including the impressive RIMPAC, the largest international maritime exercise in history. The USS George Washington recently took part in a live-fire sinking exercise during Valiant Shield, showcasing the power of its F/A-18 Super Hornets, F-35C Lightning IIs, and E-2D Hawkeye aircraft.

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Transportable radar system deployed outdoors with clear blue sky background.

LeoLabs Deploys Mobile Radar to Track Space Objects

LeoLabs has successfully deployed its innovative mobile radar system, Scout Hawaii, which became operational in June 2026, marking a major milestone in tracking space objects. This transportable radar, fitting neatly into a standard container, is already providing valuable data to the company's space monitoring network.

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