What Happened
Berlin Shifts Focus To Collaborative Combat Aircraft Procurement
The German Ministry of Defence has formally notified Boeing that it will not be directly procuring the company’s MQ-28 Ghost Bat drone wingman, as part of a broader readjustment in plans for the Collaborative Combat Aircraft procurement. The decision puts the timeline for fielding the capability in doubt, with aircraft tests now set to start in 2027. Other competitors, including Airbus and Kratos, are likely to offer their wares, with the U740-Valkyrie set to compete for the CCA acquisition. This development was first reported by Breaking Defense.