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US Giant Considers Overseas Factories Amid Rising International Demand
Boeing is exploring plans to establish multiple production facilities for the MQ-28 Ghost Bat drone wingman in various countries, as it seeks to capitalize on increasing international demand for the system. The approach, which prioritizes localized production to meet specific national needs, is driven by the growing importance of sovereign capabilities in the defense sector. According to Boeing officials, the strategy is a response to the urgency in the CCA market, fueled by the war in Ukraine and NATO spending. The company has recently expanded its German supplier base, adding Hensoldt in support of a bid to secure Berlin’s CCA requirement, with Germany aiming to become the first European CCA operator by 2029. This development was first reported by Breaking Defense.