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 to enhance its operational capabilities.
The Block 3 upgrades include internal weapons bays, a lengthened wingspan for improved aerodynamics, and increased operational autonomy.
A recent test successfully demonstrated the Ghost Bat launching an air-to-air missile with minimal commands, moving it closer to its expected entry into service with the Royal Australian Air Force in 2028.
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.
