Boeing Collaborative Combat Aircraft Program Expands Capabilities Amid Global Interest

Boeing’s MQ-28 Ghost Bat Collaborative Combat Aircraft program is expanding its capabilities with the addition of internal weapons bays and an increased wingspan. The aircraft will be able to carry a variety of payloads, including electronic warfare systems and Small Diameter Bombs. Boeing is currently developing the Ghost Bat in Australia for the Royal Australian Air Force, with deliveries scheduled for 2028. Foreign interest in the program includes ongoing conversations with potential customers, such as Japan, Breaking Defense reports.