The United States Air Force has been expanding its cooperation with Australia in the development of the MQ-28 Ghost Bat combat drone, strengthening integration between the two countries on projects involving future Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA). The Royal Australian Air Force currently operates eight Block 1 aircraft, while Boeing is developing the Block 2 variant, regarded as an intermediate stage toward the future Block 3. Interoperability between the forces could also advance to the point where U.S. personnel are able to take control of Australian drones during joint operations. It also supports the development of the second generation of CCA drones, which is expected to prioritize simpler, more affordable and versatile platforms. More: https://t.co/IPZLUy5Qub pic.twitter.com/7EK5fUD11h — Boeing Australia (@BoeingAustralia) June 10, 2026Source: Pacific Air Forces | Photos: USAF | This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by the editorial team