https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/usni-news-western-pacific-pulse-june-26-2026Continuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/usni-news-western-pacific-pulse-june-26-2026https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/usni-news-western-pacific-pulse-june-26-2026#u23502Fri, 03 Jul 2026 23:46:19 +0000The 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