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German defense startup Helsing has unveiled a new uncrewed combat air vehicle (UCAV), the CA-1 Europa. The company is targeting a first flight in 2027 for the UCAV, which looks very similar to the MQ-28 Ghost Bat. Boeing’s Australian subsidiary developed Ghost Bat first as a ‘loyal wingman’ drone for the Royal Australian Air Force, under the Airpower Teaming System. The U.S. Air Force has also now acquired at least one example ostensibly to support research and development and test and evaluation efforts.

Helsing’s CA-1 Drone Is An MQ-28 Ghost Bat Lookalike

By Thomas Newdick

Posted on Sep 25, 2025

MQ-28 Ghost Bat With Aerial Refueling Capability Hinted At By Boeing

MQ-28 Ghost Bat With Aerial Refueling Capability Hinted At By Boeing

By Joseph Trevithick

Updated on Sep 8, 2025

MQ-28 Ghost Bat drones have demonstrated their ability to engage an aerial target while under the direction of the crew of a Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) E-7 Wedgetail airborne early warning and control aircraft.

MQ-28 Ghost Bats Controlled From E-7 Wedgetail In Loyal Wingman Test

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Jun 19, 2025

The U.S. Navy is touting the U.S.-Australian MQ-28 Ghost Bat ‘loyal wingman’ type drone program as a model for future industrial partnerships, while confirming continued U.S. military interest in the drone. The fact that the Navy is now speaking about this is notable, on the one hand because the MQ-28 has so far been seen primarily as a program of interest for the U.S. Air Force, and on the other because the Navy is currently still trying to nail down its carrier-based Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) plans.

MQ-28 Ghost Bat Is Of “Strong Interest” To The U.S. Navy

By Thomas Newdick

Updated on Apr 15, 2025

Boeing has announced plans to establish a new production facility for the MQ-28 Ghost Bat drone in Australia.

Boeing’s MQ-28 Ghost Bat Getting Facility To Ramp-Up Production In Australia

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Mar 28, 2024

First Image Of MQ-28 Ghost Bat In The United States

First Image Of MQ-28 Ghost Bat In The United States

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on May 26, 2023

Clone Of Boeing’s MQ-28 Ghost Bat Drone Displayed By China

Clone Of Boeing’s MQ-28 Ghost Bat Drone Displayed By China

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Nov 3, 2022

Air Force Acquires Australia’s MQ-28 Ghost Bat Drone For Testing

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Oct 6, 2022

Boeing Australia’s MQ-28 Ghost Bat Loyal Wingman Drone Is In The U.S.

Boeing Australia’s MQ-28 Ghost Bat Loyal Wingman Drone Is In The U.S.

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Sep 6, 2022

USAF Eyeing MQ-28 Ghost Bat For Next Gen Air Dominance Program

By Thomas Newdick

Posted on Aug 24, 2022