The War Zone
• Joseph Trevithick
Australia’s MQ-28 Ghost Bat could be commanded by U.S. pilots to enable cross-allied Collaborative Combat Aircraft operations
New reporting suggests Australia’s MQ-28 Ghost Bat fighter-style drone concept could be controlled by U.S. pilots, enabling more fluid Collaborative Combat Aircraft teaming during high-intensity combat. The capability is framed as a potential operational advantage for U.S. and Australian airpower in contested environments.
