Boeing Australia's MQ-28 Ghost Bat. [Credit: Boeing]
Key Takeaways:
Boeing Australia's MQ-28 Ghost Bat stealth drone is receiving a Block 3 upgrade, which includes internal weapons bays, a lengthened wingspan, and increased operational autonomy, bringing it closer to its operational mission capabilities.
A recent test demonstrated the drone's advanced functionality by successfully launching an air-to-air missile at a target drone, controlled with only four commands from a parent aircraft.
Developed with AI for the Royal Australian Air Force to work alongside crewed aircraft, the Ghost Bat is expected to enter service in 2028, with potential interest also shown by the U.S. and U.K.
Boeing Australia’s MQ-28 Ghost Bat stealth drone is getting another upgrade as it moves closer to operational capability.
Program director Glen Ferguson confirmed certain features of the aircraft’s upcoming Block 3 at the Singapore Airshow last week, according to Aerospace Global News.
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Zach Vasile is a writer and editor covering news in all aspects of aviation. He has reported for and contributed to the Manchester Journal Inquirer, the Hartford Business Journal, the Charlotte Observer, and the Washington Examiner, with his area of focus being the intersection of business and government policy.
