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UK Pledges £300 m for Boeing MQ-28, Australia Orders 18

7/16/2026

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United Kingdom has committed £300 million to develop a Collaborative Combat Aircraft capability.
On 13 July, Boeing Defence UK’s Thom Breckenridge said the MQ-28 Ghost Bat is suitable for UK forces.
Boeing will use UK suppliers, add British mission systems, assemble the MQ-28 in Britain and incorporate a 25 % larger wing if RAF selects it.
Australia remains the confirmed MQ-28 customer, ordering 18 aircraft that include six Block 2 units and a Block 3 prototype.

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United Kingdom has committed £300 million to develop a Collaborative Combat Aircraft capability.
On 13 July, Boeing Defence UK’s Thom Breckenridge said the MQ-28 Ghost Bat is suitable for UK forces.
Boeing will use UK suppliers, add British mission systems, assemble the MQ-28 in Britain and incorporate a 25 % larger wing if RAF selects it.
Australia remains the confirmed MQ-28 customer, ordering 18 aircraft that include six Block 2 units and a Block 3 prototype.