An MQ-28 Ghost Bat and U.S. Air Force F-15EX Eagle II participated in Exercise Valiant Shield 2026 over the Philippine Sea, demonstrating the future of human-machine teaming in the theater. Unmanned systems act as a force multiplier, extending the reach and effectiveness of human pilots.
The companies advanced after a qualification event at Camp Grayling, Michigan, where 49 manufacturers tested 79 platforms in daytime and nighttime missions focused on long-range strike and tactical assaults in urban settings and other constricted domains.
Kestrel combines GNSS with Honeywell Aerospace’s HG3900 near-navigation-grade MEMS inertial technology, plus M-Code and multiple GNSS receivers, to improve navigation in jammed and spoofed environments
Hellcat is designed to support customer-driven configurations, faster integration cycles, and software-defined updates that keep pace with changing mission needs.
This record-breaking display honours the nation's heritage through intricate light formations and complex animations