Military Milestone: Unmanned Ghost Bat Takes Flight in Katherine Skies

Military milestone: Unmanned Ghost Bat takes flight in Katherine skies

An unmanned 'Ghost Bat' has taken off from RAAF Base Tindal, in its first ever interstate flight, marking a major milestone in the development of Australia's first homegrown military aircraft in more than 50 years.

MQ-28 Ghost Bat deployed out of an operational air base for first time - European Security & Defence

Boeing and the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) have deployed and operated the MQ-28 Ghost Bat collaborative combat aircraft (CCA) … mehr... The post MQ-28 Ghost Bat deployed out of an operational air base for first time appeared first on European Security & Defence.

MQ-28 Ghost Bat conducts first operational deployment at RAAF base Tindal

The exercise served as a proof point for the autonomous aircraft’s ability to establish and operate from remote or unfamiliar environments. It marked a key step in validating the MQ-28’s versatility and adaptability in real-world conditions. “Boeing is well advanced in proving MQ-28’s operational capability and this is another significant milestone in demonstrating the utility of the aircraft across varying scenarios,” said Glen Ferguson, Boeing…

MQ-28 performs first flight at operational RAAF Base

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RAAF conducts MQ-28A Ghost Bat flight beyond training zone

The RAAF successfully conducted the inaugural flight of the Boeing MQ-28A Ghost Bat outside its designated training zone.

RAAF and Boeing Collab to use E-7 as a Drone Mothership

The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) collaborated with Boeing to conduct a unique manned-unmanned teaming demonstration involving an RAAF E-7A Wedgetail that took control of two MQ-28A Ghost Bat unmanned air combat vehicles. A June 16 press release detailed that both aircraft were controlled by a single operator aboard the E-7A who also commanded a third simulated aircraft. Boeing Australia’s MQ-28 Ghost Bat (ADF) This capability to have a sing…