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The MQ-28 Ghost Bat successfully launched a missile in December 2025 during a combat demonstration, marking its first operational engagement. Developed by Boeing Australia under the Airpower Teaming System program, it is designed for various roles including reconnaissance and combat support.

The aircraft operates autonomously, working alongside the E-7A Wedgetail for command and control, and the F/A-18F Super Hornet for missile engagement. The RAAF plans for the MQ-28 to achieve initial operational capability by 2028, reinforcing Australia's defense capabilities in the Indo-Pacific region.