Collaborative Combat Aircraft

Boeing and the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) have successfully concluded MQ-28 Ghost Bat Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) demonstrations ahead of schedule. The tests validated autonomous behaviors, multi-ship coordination, and seamless integration with manned platforms like the E-7A Wedgetail. Data fusion and transfer between MQ-28s and manned aircraft were also demonstrated. These capabilities will be incorporated into Block 2 aircraft, paving the way for future operational capability. A planned air-to-air weapon shot is scheduled for later this year or early 2026.