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USNI News Western Pacific Pulse: June 26, 2026

The MQ-28 Ghost Bat collaborative combat aircraft made its first high-stakes deployment in a major Pacific exercise. This occurred during Valiant Shield 2026, which involved activities in Japan, Guam, and the Northern Mariana Islands. The exercise concluded on Wednesday after 10 days of operations.

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The MQ-28 Ghost Bat joined US aircraft for its first deployment during Exercise Valiant Shield 2026.

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  1. Boeing CCA Deployed for Valiant Shield 2026

    The MQ-28 Ghost Bat collaborative combat aircraft made its first high-stakes deployment in a major Pacific exercise. This occurred during Valiant Shield 2026, which involved activities in Japan, Guam, and the Northern Mariana Islands. The exercise concluded on Wednesday after 10 days of operations.

    What's confirmed:

    • The MQ-28 Ghost Bat deployed as a collaborative combat aircraft in a major Pacific exercise.
    • Valiant Shield 2026 involved operations across Guam, Japan, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and the Mariana Islands Range Complex.
    • Exercise Valiant Shield 2026 lasted 10 days and concluded on Wednesday.
    • Boeing CCA flew with US aircraft during a Pacific exercise.
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