Boeing MQ-28 Ghost Bat

MQ-28 Ghost Bat
Boeing MQ-28A Ghost Bat during a high-speed taxi test
Role Unmanned combat aerial vehicle
National origin Australia
Manufacturer
First flight 27 February 2021[1][2]
Introduction 2025 (planned)
Status Block 1 aircraft: in testing,
Block 2 aircraft: in development and production
Primary user Royal Australian Air Force
Produced 2019–present
Number built 8[3]

The Boeing MQ-28 Ghost Bat, previously known as the Boeing Airpower Teaming System (ATS), is a stealth, multirole, unmanned combat aerial vehicle developed by Boeing Australia for the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF). It is designed as a force multiplier aircraft capable of flying alongside crewed aircraft for support as part of an integrated system (loyal wingman) including space-based capabilities,[4] and performing autonomous missions independently using artificial intelligence.[5]

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  3. ^ "Update: Australia funds three MQ-28A Block 2 aircraft, key systems". Janes. 12 February 2024. Retrieved 22 June 2024.
  4. ^ Pittaway, Nigel (25 May 2023). "Ghost Bat program a priority". The Australian. Archived from the original on 25 May 2023.
  5. ^ "MQ-28". Boeing. Archived from the original on 5 October 2023. Retrieved 16 May 2021.