Boeing Airpower Teaming System (ATS) - MQ-28 Ghost Bat

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https://twitter.com/x/status/1661900226523975680

 

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The Compelling Case For AUKUS Developing A Loyal Wingman Drone

AUKUS presents an incredible opportunity to build huge numbers of common collaborative drones that can fight with 4th and 5th gen fighters.

www.thedrive.com

 

[VTOLicious]

Btw, do we know which engine is used?

Maybe the AE 3007, which is a used on RQ/MQ-4 and MQ-25 as well?

 

[Scott Kenny]

https://jaesan-aero.blogspot.com/2022/10/dx-korea-2022.html

Korean-Air was selected as Korean-ver. of Loyal-Wingman

What's this missile (larger one)?

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I don't recognize that missile. The 4 on the conformal mounts are Meteors, the big one I suspect is the Korean supersonic antiship missile, and the one on the folded wing section is an IRIS-T. If the big one isn't the antiship missile, it's probably the Korean high speed ARM.

 

[Scott Kenny]

Btw, do we know which engine is used?

Maybe the AE 3007, which is a used on RQ/MQ-4 and MQ-25 as well?

It's said to be a commercial bizjet engine, so likely the FJ44.

 

[Helix88]

Btw, do we know which engine is used?

Maybe the AE 3007, which is a used on RQ/MQ-4 and MQ-25 as well?

It's said to be a commercial bizjet engine, so likely the FJ44.

This is dead on, as a former man in the know.

 

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Government accelerates Ghost Bat program - Australian Defence Magazine

The Albanese government has directed Defence to deliver options to accelerate development of the Boeing Australia MQ-28A Ghost Bat autonomous air vehicle “without delay”.

www.australiandefence.com.au

 

[Scott Kenny]

Does anyone have a published capacity for the Ghost Bat? I'm guessing somewhere around 700-1400lbs, enough for 2-4 AMRAAMs.

 

[Josh_TN]

Does anyone have a published capacity for the Ghost Bat? I'm guessing somewhere around 700-1400lbs, enough for 2-4 AMRAAMs.

I’ve never seen a single value for it…range, speed, weight, etc.

 

[VTOLicious]

Does anyone have a published capacity for the Ghost Bat? I'm guessing somewhere around 700-1400lbs, enough for 2-4 AMRAAMs.

That's all I'm aware of... No IWB however

 

[raptor82]

Reminds me of this ：

 

[raptor82]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1755766373962121247

View: https://twitter.com/BoeingAustralia/status/1755766373962121247/video/1

 

[GTX]

Official Government media release:

https://www.minister.defence.gov.au/media-releases/2024-02-09/albanese-government-invests-further-400-million-next-generation-loyal-wingman-drone

 

[GTX]

Funding boost for lethal 'Ghost Bat' drone project as defence industry minister confirms new armed drone will be introduced this year

A locally designed combat drone will receive a significant funding boost as the Australian Defence Force works to catch up with rapid advances in lethal unmanned technology across the world.

www.abc.net.au

 

[GTX]

View: https://youtu.be/DiLU7BCBEHk?si=w-bp9QISDWPuChUw

 

[GTX]

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

Boeing's MQ-28 plant in Australia will be a first for the company outside the United States and points to a looming uncrewed revolution.

www.twz.com

Boeing Commits To Long-Term MQ-28 Production In Australia | Aviation Week Network

Boeing's MQ-28 Ghost Bat final assembly facility will open in 2027 in Toowoomba, Queensland.

aviationweek.com

 

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RAAF head announces wingman testing for Ghost Bat drone - Breaking Defense

"Our first challenge is to strengthen our workforce, more specifically to address the shortfalls in those specific masteries and experience levels that constrain our capacity to grow," the chief of the Royal Australian Air Force said.

breakingdefense.com

 

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Aussie defense industry minister says Ghost Bat could carry lethal loads - Breaking Defense

Speaking to Breaking Defense, Pat Conroy, defense industry minster, pushed back on the idea the Boeing-made drone would be considered for ISR only.

breakingdefense.com

 

[Dreamfighter]

First RAAF pilot takes control of MQ-28A Ghost Bat

A Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) officer has become the first non-Boeing pilot to fly the Boeing MQ-28A Ghost Bat unmanned air vehicle.

www.flightglobal.com

 

[raptor82]

U.S. Navy Flies Australia’s Ghost Bat As It Studies CCA Plans | Aviation Week Network

The limited arrangement has U.S. and Australian personnel flying the Australian-made uncrewed system.

aviationweek.com

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