The Investor
31 Mar 2026, 16:29
Rheinmetall and Boeing partner to offer MQ-28 Ghost Bat for German air force
31 March 2026 — Rheinmetall AG and Boeing announced a strategic partnership to offer the MQ-28 Ghost Bat unmanned aircraft for Germany’s planned deployment of collaborative combat aircraft (CCA) by 2029.
The MQ-28, developed in Australia, is an autonomous aircraft designed to operate alongside manned fighter jets, performing missions such as reconnaissance, electronic warfare, and combat support. It has already completed over 150 test flights and is considered a mature platform for operational deployment.
Under the agreement, Rheinmetall will act as the system integrator in Germany, responsible for adapting the platform to national requirements and integrating it into the Bundeswehr’s command and weapons systems. The partnership also aims to strengthen Germany’s defence industrial base through local production and development capabilities.
The collaboration is expected to accelerate deployment timelines and enhance Germany’s military capabilities, while supporting long-term technological development and supply security.
31 March 2026 — Rheinmetall AG and Boeing announced a strategic partnership to offer the MQ-28 Ghost Bat unmanned aircraft for Germany’s planned deployment of collaborative combat aircraft (CCA) by 2029.
The MQ-28, developed in Australia, is an autonomous aircraft designed to operate alongside manned fighter jets, performing missions such as reconnaissance, electronic warfare, and combat support. It has already completed over 150 test flights and is considered a mature platform for operational deployment.
Under the agreement, Rheinmetall will act as the system integrator in Germany, responsible for adapting the platform to national requirements and integrating it into the Bundeswehr’s command and weapons systems. The partnership also aims to strengthen Germany’s defence industrial base through local production and development capabilities.
The collaboration is expected to accelerate deployment timelines and enhance Germany’s military capabilities, while supporting long-term technological development and supply security.