Speaking in Singapore, Boeing executives confirmed that the MQ-28 Ghost Bat program is shifting from its origins as a technology demonstrator toward an operational combat aircraft for the Royal Australian Air Force, with initial service targeted before the end of the decade. According to Aviation Week reporting on February 2, 2026, the company is also shaping a Block 3 configuration designed specifically for international customers, as global air forces seek lower-cost, attritable platforms capable of operating alongside fighters such as the F-35 and future sixth-generation aircraft. Read more.
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