Boeing to Deliver MQ-28 Ghost Bat to Australia by 2028 with New Contracts and Design Developments
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Boeing Australia is set to deliver the operational MQ-28 Ghost Bat to the Royal Australian Air Force by 2028, following a successful missile test in December 2025. The company has secured a $500 million contract for 18 aircraft, with the Block 2 version expected by 2026 and the advanced Block 3 design targeting international markets. Australia has invested approximately $1.4 billion in the program, positioning the MQ-28 as a leading collaborative combat aircraft.

Feb 2, 2026, 3:27 PM