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Boeing and Rheinmetall pitch MQ-28 Ghost Bat to accelerate Germany’s CCA capability by 2029

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Boeing and Rheinmetall are proposing Australia-developed MQ-28 Ghost Bat as an interim platform for Germany’s Collaborative Combat Aircraft effort, arguing the unmanned aircraft could help the Luftwaffe develop operational concepts and capabilities by 2029—years before a dedicated European system becomes available.

Discovered 2026-08-10T01:48:00.068728-07:00 | 2026-08-10T01:48:00.068728-07:00

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  • The proposal would give Germany a potential near-term path to develop CCA operating concepts before a dedicated European system is available.
  • Boeing and Rheinmetall are presenting the MQ-28 as a mature platform, positioning the Australian-developed aircraft within Germany’s future unmanned combat-aircraft planning.
  • A 2029 development target could influence Luftwaffe requirements, industrial participation and the timing of broader European CCA programs.

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