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Germany’s 2029 target to field a collaborative combat aircraft is in doubt as Berlin shifts course on MQ-28

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Germany had aimed to become the first European country to field a collaborative combat aircraft by 2029, but a change in its plans to acquire Boeing’s MQ-28 drone wingman has put that timeline in doubt, according to a Boeing official. The shift leaves the country’s path to the milestone uncertain.

Discovered 2026-10-16T09:00:38.794011-07:00 | 2026-10-16T09:00:38.794011-07:00

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  • Germany’s possible change in direction puts its 2029 goal for fielding a collaborative combat aircraft in doubt, affecting the timing of a major European uncrewed-aircraft capability.
  • The reported shift concerns Boeing’s MQ-28, highlighting uncertainty over the platform and procurement path Germany may pursue.

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