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Boeing, MBDA Showcase MQ-28 With Meteor Missile

July 20, 2026

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Key Takeaways

Boeing and MBDA showcased the MQ-28 Ghost Bat with Meteor missile.
The MQ-28's first appearance at Farnborough Airshow.
The aircraft is designed for quick integration of weapons.
Boeing previously tested the MQ-28 with an AIM-120 in Australia.

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Strategic Implications

This demonstration may indicate a growing interest in autonomous aircraft capabilities, suggesting a potential shift in defense priorities. The integration of the Meteor missile could enhance the MQ-28's air-to-air combat capabilities, which may influence future procurement decisions.

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What Happened

Partners Demonstrate Autonomous Aircraft Capabilities At Farnborough

Boeing and MBDA have showcased the MQ-28 Ghost Bat collaborative combat aircraft with the Meteor air-to-air missile at the Farnborough Airshow. The display highlights the aircraft’s ability to quickly integrate weapons, following a successful test of the MQ-28 with an AIM-120 in Australia. The MQ-28’s design features an internal weapons bay, which can fit two AIM-120s or four small diameter bombs. This development was reported by Aviation Week.

Source | Originally Published: July 20, 2026

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