Core Insights - Boeing and the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) have successfully demonstrated the operational viability of the MQ-28 Ghost Bat Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) [1][2] - The MQ-28 has completed 150 hours of flight and over 20,000 hours of virtual testing, validating its autonomous capabilities [2] - The demonstrations were completed four months ahead of schedule, allowing for accelerated development phases, including an air-to-air weapon shot planned for late 2025 or early 2026 [3] Development and Capabilities - The MQ-28 is designed to enhance air combat operations by complementing existing crewed platforms with autonomous behaviors [2][3] - The capabilities validated in 2025 will be integrated into the Block 2 aircraft currently in production, establishing an initial operational capability for the RAAF and allied partners [4] - The MQ-28's operational tests included multi-ship operations, combat mass deployment, and data fusion between multiple MQ-28 aircraft and crewed platforms [6]