US EditionBoeing, RAAF Prove MQ-28 Operational Effectiveness
Boeing and the Royal Australian Air Force completed key autonomous combat drone tests four months early, achieving over 150 flight and 20,000 virtual test hours, advancing national defense technology.
- On September 5, 2025, Boeing and the Royal Australian Air Force demonstrated two MQ-28A Ghost Bats performing pilotless aerial manoeuvres, proving the aircraft's operational viability.
- Australia has invested about US$650 million with Boeing to revive its defence industry, complementing Aukus projects and focusing on local production.
- The RAAF's Capability Demonstration 2025 showed the MQ-28 completed 150 flight hours and 20,000 virtual hours, meeting four operational milestones, with missions finishing four months early.
- Block 2 aircraft entering production establish initial operational capability for the RAAF, advancing to weapons testing planned for later this year or in early 2026, giving Boeing a market edge.
- The US Air Force is also developing collaborative combat aircraft, reflecting broader global interest as the Ghost Bat reveal followed China's pilotless aircraft displays by two days amid what Conroy called the biggest conventional arms race.
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Boeing, RAAF Prove MQ-28 Operational Effectiveness
WOOMERA, South Australia, Sept. 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Boeing [NYSE: BA] and the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) have successfully completed demonstrations proving the operational viability of the MQ-28 Ghost Bat Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA).
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The Boeing Company (NYSE:BA) traded lower Friday. Boeing announced that the company and the Royal Australian Air Force, RAAF, said the MQ-28 Ghost Bat Collaborative Combat Aircraft completed a slate of trials that demonstrate it can operate alongside crewed jets. The campaign advances Australia’s development of autonomous “loyal wingman” aircraft while offering Boeing a path to fielding a new class of combat mass at lower risk to aircrews. The R…
Australia is investing heavily in developing the MQ-28A Ghost Bat military drones with Boeing. The aircraft will be the first Australian-designed and manufactured aircraft in more than half a century, the New York Times reported.
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