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Australian Program Sees Expanded Wingspan And Modular Payloads
Boeing’s MQ-28 Ghost Bat Collaborative Combat Aircraft will feature internal weapons bays and an increased wingspan in its Block 3 configuration, according to the program’s global director, Glen Ferguson. The upgrades will enable the aircraft to carry a variety of weapons, including the AIM-120 medium-range air-to-air missile and the Small Diameter Bomb. The Royal Australian Air Force has ordered seven additional aircraft, with the first Block 3 delivery expected in 2028. Ferguson also highlighted foreign interest in the program, including an agreement between Australia and Japan to collaborate on the Ghost Bat. The development was announced during the Singapore Airshow, as reported by Breaking Defense.