Lockheed Martin demonstrated software-driven command and control for U.S. and coalition forces during Exercise Valiant Shield 2026, the company announced on July 8, 2026, showing how Guam’s air and missile defenses can be linked into a faster, more integrated shield. The effort matters because Guam is a critical Western Pacific hub, and its defense now depends on countering ballistic, hypersonic, cruise missile, and air-breathing threats from every direction. The demonstration connected Aegis Guam, AN/TPY-6 radar, THAAD, C2BMC, IBCS, and air base missile defense systems to speed threat evaluation and weapon assignment. It reflects a broader shift toward networked, multi-domain defense architectures designed to protect forward bases and sustain allied operations in contested regions. Read more... Lockheed Martin demonstrated software-driven command and control during Valiant Shield 2026, linking Aegis Guam, AN/TPY-6, THAAD, C2BMC, IBCS, and other air and missile defense systems to impro...
Boeing’s MQ-28 Ghost Bat operated with U.S. Air Force and allied aircraft during Exercise Valiant Shield 2026, marking its first known integration into a major U.S.-led multinational exercise in the Indo-Pacific. Boeing disclosed the June flights on July 7, 2026, underscoring how the Australian-developed Collaborative Combat Aircraft is moving from testing toward operational teaming with crewed combat platforms. The aircraft flew alongside F-35, F-15EX, E-3, E-2D, EA-18G, RC-135, and HC-130 aircraft, giving U.S. forces data on deployment, sustainment, and agile combat employment. The activity highlights the growing role of autonomous systems in extending combat reach, strengthening survivability, and supporting distributed air operations across the Pacific. Read more... Boeing’s MQ-28 Ghost Bat flies with U.S. and allied aircraft during Exercise Valiant Shield 2026, marking the first integration of a Collaborative Combat Aircraft into a multinational joint exercise in the Indo-Pacific ...