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Rheinmetall, Boeing Partner on MQ-28 Ghost Bat for German Air Force

March 31, 2026

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Key Takeaways

Rheinmetall and Boeing partner on MQ-28 Ghost Bat for German Air Force.
The MQ-28 is a Collaborative Combat Aircraft solution.
Rheinmetall will act as system manager for the MQ-28 in Germany.
The partnership targets Berlin's 2029 timeframe for CCA entry into service.

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Strategic Implications

This partnership may indicate a strong contender for the German Air Force's CCA contract, which could signal a shift in European defense procurement towards collaborative solutions. The collaboration suggests a growing trend of international cooperation in defense projects, which could benefit both Rheinmetall and Boeing in future competitions.

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What Happened

German Defense Giant Teams Up With US Aerospace Leader

Rheinmetall has announced a strategic partnership with Boeing to offer the MQ-28 Ghost Bat as a Collaborative Combat Aircraft solution to the German Air Force. The partnership targets Berlin’s 2029 timeframe for a CCA to enter service, with Rheinmetall acting as system manager for the MQ-28 in Germany. The MQ-28 has amassed over 150 flights and is designed to provide critical combat mass in highly contested airspace. The new industry partnership comes after Rheinmetall disclosed talks with Boeing and Lockheed Martin relating to CCA cooperation. This development was first reported by Breaking Defense.

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