Boeing has announced that its MQ-28 Ghost Bat Collaborative Combat Aircraft, developed for the Royal Australian Air Force, is set to conduct its first live air-to-air weapons launch in December 2025, marking a pivotal advancement in Manned-Unmanned Teaming capabilities. This uncrewed aircraft, designed to operate alongside crewed platforms like the F-35, represents a significant technological shift towards combat-ready systems. The accelerating development of such allied UCAV programs underscores the need for India to enhance its indigenous capabilities, particularly through projects like the CATS Warrior, to maintain technological parity and ensure a strategic advantage amid growing regional drone proliferation. This evolution in aerial warfare technology could play a crucial role in shaping future defense strategies and regional power dynamics.