The Ghost Bat was controlled from aboard an RAAF E-7A Wedgetail and received targeting data from an F/A-18F Super Hornet before firing the AIM-120.

Boeing Defence Australia announced on Dec. 9, 2025 the first live-fire test of an AIM-120 AMRAAM (Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missile) from an MQ-28A Ghost Bat CCA (Collaborative Combat Aircraft). Noting this was the first time an autonomous combat drone tested the missile, Boeing said the live-shot involved the Ghost Bat teaming up with an RAAF (Royal Australian Air Force) E-7A Wedgetail AEW&C (Airborne Early Warning and Control) aircraft and F/A-18F Super Hornet. Contents The Ghost Bat was controlled from aboard an RAAF E-7A Wedgetail and received targeting data from an F/A-18F Super Hornet before firing the AIM-120. Live

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