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technology2 months ago•6 min saved

Berlin Air Show Lights Up Germany's CCA Drive with Ghost Bat Debut

At the ILA Berlin Air Show, Boeing Australia and Rheinmetall unveiled the MQ-28 Ghost Bat as part of Germany’s push to field a Collaborative Combat Aircraft alongside manned aircraft, with negotiations aiming for a German CCA by 2029 and a potential final contract stage next year. Other vendors, including Helsing with its CA-1EA/KA and Airbus with the Ravenstorm concept, as well as General Atomics, showcased competing CCAs, underscoring a crowded, multinational bid to equip the German air force with advanced unmanned wingmen.

via Breaking Defense|

#berlin-air-show-2026 #boeing-australia #collaborative-combat-aircraft

drones2 months ago•8 min saved

Boeing Expands MQ-28 Ghost Bat Capabilities with Wings, Weapons Bays and BLOS Upgrade

Boeing revealed at ILA Berlin 2026 a roadmap for the MQ-28 Ghost Bat that adds 25% larger wings (boosting MTOW to 12,000 lb and payload to 4,500 lb), internal weapon bays for AMRAAMs and SDBs, optional external stations, and software/mission nose upgrades. The updates improve range, endurance and mission configurability, support Beyond Line of Sight operation, and enable modular payloads for allied customers, with the program rolling out via spiral upgrades after ongoing testing in the U.S. and collaboration with the Royal Australian Air Force.

via The Aviationist|

#boeing #collaborative-combat-aircraft #drones

technology2 months ago•3 min saved

Boeing Expands MQ-28 Ghost Bat Capabilities for Longer Range and Greater Payload

Boeing unveiled extended MQ-28 Ghost Bat capabilities at the ILA Berlin Air Show, including a larger wingspan for increased range and payload, Beyond Line of Sight links for remote operations, two internal weapon stations (capable of AMRAAM or SDBs) and options for external stations, with upgrades developed with the Royal Australian Air Force and rolled out via a spiral upgrade to enhance mission flexibility and interoperability.

via Boeing Newsroom|

#amraam #beyond-line-of-sight #extended-range

technology2 months ago•8 min saved

Ghost Bat Block 3: Internal AIM-120 Bays, Bigger Wings, and BLOS for Europe

Boeing revealed the MQ-28 Ghost Bat Block 3 at ILA Berlin, adding a 25% larger wing, increased thrust, and internal weapon bays that can house an AIM-120 AMRAAM or two SDBs, enabling higher payload while preserving low observability. The upgrade introduces beyond-line-of-sight control and SATCOM for extended range (over 2,000 nm), with Australia already fielding earlier blocks and Germany being courted by Rheinmetall for a 2029 procurement; first Block 3 aircraft expected next year as Europe’s CCA market heats up, while U.S. test flights at Point Mugu showcase maturity and export potential.

via The War Zone|

#aim-120-amraam #beyond-line-of-sight #block-3