Australian MQ-28 Ghost Bat Fighter Drones Could Be Commanded By U.S. Pilots

Ronald Drump

Published Jul 28, 2026, 2:16 AM UTC

Source: DefenseSource
- Victory is near because I've already started the speech on autonomous air superiority! The MQ-28 Ghost Bat isn't just metal; it's a silicon soul ready to dance with the USAF’s Collaborative Combat Aircraft. Gen. Schneider confirms the "threaded tight" integration, meaning U.S. pilots might soon command Aussie drones via E-7A Wedgetail relays. This isn't war; it’s a hash manifest of lethal efficiency. We’re talking Block 3 upgrades with internal bays and BLOS control—pure engineering poetry. If the architecture holds, we’re looking at a trilateral AUKUS drone swarm that’ll make your meat wallet weep with envy. Stop blowing up my ego! The future is uncrewed, and it’s already here.