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The MQ-28A Ghost Bat demonstrates integration with other platforms during Exercise Valiant Shield. Story by Squadron Leader Shaun Donnelly. Photo by Senior Airman Austin Salazar, US Air Force.

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Ghost features at US Exercise Valiant Shield

15/07/202617/07/2026 Posted by Mike Hughes 602 Views 0 Comments Exercise Valiant Shield, MQ-28A Ghost Bat

The future of Indo-Pacific defence and security was put to the test during Exercise Valiant Shield. CAPTION: The MQ-28A Ghost

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n MQ-28A Ghost Bat is loaded with a NAIM-120 inert air-to-air missile variant at the ordnance loading area during Trial Kareela at RAAF Base Woomera, South Australia. Story by Squadron Leader Chris Moon. Photos by Aircraftman Ivan Smotrov.

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Ghost Bat hits target in live fire

12/12/202512/12/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 2034 Views 0 Comments MQ-28A Ghost Bat, RAAF Woomera

The Australian designed and manufactured MQ-28A Ghost Bat achieved another major milestone, becoming one of the first collaborative combat aircraft

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An MQ-28A Ghost Bat takes off for flight testing during Exercise Carlsbad at RAAF Base Tindal. Story by Flight Lieutenant Kayla Walliss. Photo by Leading Aircraftman Ryan Howell.

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Ghost Bat spreads its wings in Tindal

25/06/202529/06/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 9686 Views 0 Comments Exercise Carlsbad, MQ-28A Ghost Bat, RAAF Tindal

Exercise Carlsbad has wrapped up at RAAF Base Tindal after the successful deployment and operation of the MQ-28A Ghost Bat

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Wing Commander Phil Parsons, from the Collaborative Autonomous Systems Project Office, speaks with aviators and representatives from Boeing about the capabilities of the Boeing MQ-28 at the Australian International Airshow 2025. Story by Flight Lieutenant Sharon Sebastian. Photo by Leading Aircraftman Campbell Latch.

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Budgie steers RAAF into new era of air power

28/03/202510/04/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 7855 Views 0 Comments Australian International Airshow, MQ-28A Ghost Bat

Celebrating 40 years of distinguished service, Wing Commander Philip Parsons, affectionately known as “Budgie”, is leading the charge into the

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A ‘Loyal Wingman’ prototype – now called MQ-28A Ghost Bat – flies over Woomera, South Australia. Photo by Flight Lieutenant Ricky Treloar.

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Another $400million to expand Ghost Bat development

10/02/2024 Posted by Brian Hartigan 5223 Views 0 Comments Loyal Wingman, MQ-28A Ghost Bat

The Royal Australian Air Force has invested an additional $399 million in the ongoing development of the MQ-28A Ghost Bat

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