Rheinmetall Establishes Boeing MQ-28 Integration in Germany
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The two companies Boeing and Rheinmetall proposed to Germany to adopt the MQ-28 Ghost Bat, a combat drone designed in Australia. This aircraft distinguished itself by destroying an aerial target with an air-to-air missile, using only four human controls.
Rheinmetall establishes Boeing MQ-28 integration in Germany
Rheinmetall said on August 10, 2026, that it is establishing an independent system integration capability for the Boeing MQ-28 Ghost Bat in Germany, marking the first concrete industrial commitment from the Boeing-led team competing for the German Air Force’s collaborative combat aircraft (CCA) requirement. The Düsseldorf-based group has served as Boeing’s German system integration partner since the two companies announced their partnership on …
Within this framework, Boeing works with Rheinmetall, Diehl Defence, Rohde & Schwarz and Hensoldt to build an industrial structure capable of developing and integrating in Germany the capabilities needed for future CCA systems.Diehl Defence is particularly involved in the field of weapons and missile integration, while Rohde & Schwarz provides capabilities related to mission and communications systems.
Boeing and Rheinmetall accelerate Germany’s path to Collaborative Combat Aircraft capabilities – Mature platform available for capability development
Leading air forces worldwide are now initiating the practical introduction of Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA), also called strike-fighter drone in air-to-ground operations. They are thus moving from the concept phase to the concrete creation of this new military capability. The German armed forces also have corresponding plans. With the MQ-28 Ghost Bat, a mature platform is already available today that enables this rapid capability build-up.…
Boeing and Rheinmetall Advance Germany’s Collaborative Combat Aircraft Capabilities With MQ-28 Ghost Bat Platform
Boeing and Rheinmetall Advance Germany’s Collaborative Combat Aircraft Capabilities With MQ-28 Ghost Bat Platform (IN BRIEF) Boeing and Rheinmetall are positioning the MQ-28 Ghost Bat as a mature platform to accelerate Germany’s development of Collaborative Combat Aircraft capabilities. The companies say the MQ-28 can support both air-to-ground and air-to-air operations, while allowing Germany to integrate sovereign sensors, weapons and mission …
Boeing and Rheinmetall are offering Germany the MQ-28 Ghost Bat unmanned aerial vehicle for early introduction into the Luftwaffe. The platform will operate alongside manned aircraft and perform air-to-air and air-to-ground missions.
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