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[Anmdt]

But is it then really autonomous like stated in the tweet?

Autonomous as in the being "automated", yes it is (per the tweet states) the platform took command and flown with F-18 and launched the missile towards target. Autonomous as in being independently on its own (search, track, lock-on) it seems less-likely to me.

 

[Quasar]

Key mission highlights:

• The MQ-28, E-7A and F/A-18F launched from separate locations.
• Once airborne, an E-7A operator took custodianship of the MQ-28 ensuring safety and engagement oversight.
• The F/A-18F teamed with the MQ-28 in combat formation to provide sensor coverage, and once the Super Hornet identified and tracked the target, targeting data was shared across all three platforms.
• The MQ-28 adjusted its position and received authorization from the E-7A to engage and successfully destroy the target using a Raytheon AIM-120 AMRAAM missile.

https://boeing.mediaroom.com/2025-12-09-Boeing,-RAAF-Achieve-CCA-Missile-Fire-from-MQ-28-Ghost-Bat

 

[Samba]

Do not even use its own radar....

 

[Oublious]

Do not even use its own radar....

Doesn't have it.

 

[Oublious]

Sudan Tb2/Akinci action...

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1996672771720638619

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1998429049010471103

1 lucky guy..

 

[uçuyorum]

Kind of pointless, F18 has a good radar, but it can also carry very long range missiles. The uav needs to have its own radar and be able to engage itself, this is the only way to really extend the engagement distance for the F18, otherwise you are limited by the F18 radar like before and drone is just a mule. For F35 it can be useful as a stealthy missile pod at best. Useful to boost numbers, not too useful for new doctrine