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Rheinmetall, Boeing Partner to Deliver MQ-28 for Germany

4/1/2026

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Rheinmetall (the German defense contractor) and Boeing Australia (the Australian unit of Boeing) formed a strategic partnership to provide the MQ-28 Ghost Bat for Germany's planned collaborative combat aircraft by 2029, which aims to enhance Germany's industrial base and support the domestic digital testing environment.
Rheinmetall will act as the system integrator, ensuring the MQ-28 meets German requirements and integrates with Bundeswehr systems.
The MQ-28 has completed over 150 flights.

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Story summary

Rheinmetall (the German defense contractor) and Boeing Australia (the Australian unit of Boeing) formed a strategic partnership to provide the MQ-28 Ghost Bat for Germany's planned collaborative combat aircraft by 2029, which aims to enhance Germany's industrial base and support the domestic digital testing environment.
Rheinmetall will act as the system integrator, ensuring the MQ-28 meets German requirements and integrates with Bundeswehr systems.
The MQ-28 has completed over 150 flights.