Uploaded December 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Trial Kareela 25-4 was a demonstration of a Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) employing an air-to-air weapon against an aerial target in an operationally relevant scenario.
Taking place at RAAF Base Woomera in South Australia from 17 November to 12 December 2025, the MQ-28A teamed with an E-7A Wedgetail as a loyal wingman, supported by an F/A-18F Super Hornet. Ground coordination was provided by the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) and Defence industry personnel.
On 8 December 2025 the MQ-28A successfully engaged and destroyed a target drone with a live AIM-120 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missile, demonstrating one of the first weapons engagements from a Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA). This landmark demonstration proves that the MQ-28A is a world-leading CCA capability and underlines the MQ-28A’s growing potential to deliver an operational capability for the Royal Australian Air Force.
The Australian designed and manufactured MQ-28A has led the way in CCA development since its first flight in February 2021.
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Trial Kareela 25-4 was a demonstration of a Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) employing an air-to-air weapon against an aerial target in an operationally relevant scenario.
Taking place at RAAF Base Woomera in South Australia from 17 November to 12 December 2025, the MQ-28A teamed with an E-7A Wedgetail as a loyal wingman, supported by an F/A-18F Super Hornet. Ground coordination was provided by the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) and Defence industry personnel.
On 8 December 2025 the MQ-28A successfully engaged and destroyed a target drone with a live AIM-120 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missile, demonstrating one of the first weapons engagements from a Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA). This landmark demonstration proves that the MQ-28A is a world-leading CCA capability and underlines the MQ-28A’s growing potential to deliver an operational capability for the Royal Australian Air Force.
The Australian designed and manufactured MQ-28A has led the way in CCA development since its first flight in February 2021.
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