Boeing Plans to Build MQ-28 'Loyal Wingman' Drone in Australia

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With international alliances suffering the stress of strained economic relations, the U.S. Navy is, nevertheless, bullish on the joint U.S.-Australian MQ-28 “Ghost Bat” drone program. The drone model is linked to the “loyal wingman” concept of using unmanned aircraft alongside manned combat aircraft in a variety of roles. To date, the MQ-28 has largely been associated with U.S. Air Force planning, but the latest news reported in The War Zone (TWZ), reveals that the Navy is considering the technology for its Collaborative Combat Aircraft plans.

This is a companion discussion topic for the original entry at https://www.avweb.com/aviation-news/boeings-ghost-bat-combat-drone-catches-u-s-navys-eye
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It is an Australian program.

While Goon politicians motivate Australians to question agreement to purchase nuclear-powered submarines from the US to help counter Communist Chinese threats, and the Canadian government is reviewing planned purchase of F-35s beyond the 16 committed to. (The F-35 is a co-operative program, with furrin countries helping fund development.)

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