MQ-28 Ghost Bat
Coverage of MQ-28 Ghost Bat in the Nexus archive.
- Boeing’s MQ-28 Ghost Bat makes Farnborough Airshow debut
Boeing's MQ-28 Ghost Bat, an uncrewed aircraft developed for Australia, made its debut at the Farnborough International Airshow. The aircraft participated in a multinational exercise with crewed jets and demonstrated combat capabilities by firing an AIM-120 AMRAAM missile. Boeing emphasizes its role in enhancing human-machine teaming for future air operations.
- Farnborough 2026: Drones, Fighter Jets and Sovereignty
The Farnborough Airshow 2026 highlights European rearmament, next-generation fighter jets, drones, and defense autonomy. Ukraine will display battlefield-tested drone technologies, while Boeing aims to restore confidence by showcasing its MQ-28 Ghost Bat autonomous combat drone and addressing delayed commercial aircraft programs.
- As Europe rearms, ‘wingman’ aircraft take center stage
The Berlin airshow highlighted 'wingman' drones, AI-powered collaborative combat aircraft (CCA) designed to accompany fighter jets. European and U.S. defense companies, including Airbus, Boeing, Helsing, and General Atomics, are developing these drones for enhanced sensor, jamming, and weapon capabilities. Germany and France are refocusing their Future Combat Air System program on drone systems and data networks after shelving a joint fighter jet project.