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exercise2026-01-01 00:00 UTC
MQ-28 Ghost Bat drones participate in Exercise Valiant Shield 2026 alongside U.S. forces
U.S. Pacific Air Forces said the Royal Australian Air Force's MQ-28 Ghost Bat uncrewed aircraft participated in Exercise Valiant Shield 2026, with close interaction between U.S. test units and Australian efforts. The remarks also highlighted potential future command-and-control arrangements where U.S. personnel could direct Australian MQ-28s.
DETAILS
Type
exercise
Occurred
2026-01-01 00:00
Reported
2026-07-27
Location
Exercise Valiant Shield 2026 (location not specified in the text)
Confidence
62 / 100
DAMAGE ASSESSMENT
No damage reported; discussion centers on exercise participation and command-and-control concepts.
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