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Germany drops rapid procurement plan for Boeing MQ-28 Ghost Bat

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Germany has dropped its plan for rapid procurement of Boeing’s MQ-28 Ghost Bat, with competition for the country’s Collaborative Combat Aircraft requirement now likely to extend into the next decade. The shift lengthens the timeline for a decision on the emerging military aircraft capability.

Discovered 2026-10-19T14:55:06.716324-07:00 | 2026-10-19T14:55:06.716324-07:00

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What Hype is tracking

  • The rapid-procurement path for Boeing’s MQ-28 is no longer in place, changing the near-term outlook for the aircraft in Germany.
  • A broader competition extending into the next decade lengthens the timeline for suppliers seeking a role in Germany’s Collaborative Combat Aircraft requirement.

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