MQ-28 Ghost Bat to appear as display at UK’s Farnborough International Airshow

In addition, the company is expected to showcase services offerings for government and commercial customers including parts, modifications, cabin products, digital services and training solutions

“Every day is an opportunity to continue building trust as we focus on safety, quality and on-time performance,” according to Boeing president and chief executive officer Kelly Ortberg.

“At Farnborough, we look forward to reconnecting with our customers and suppliers, and strengthening our international partnerships; including Boeing's more than 85‑year commitment to the United Kingdom, built upon the full range of our commercial, defence and services capabilities.”

Earlier this year, the MQ-28 Ghost Bat aircraft was deployed as part of Exercise Valiant Shield. At that time, the inclusion of Ghost Bat in the multinational exercise marked a major point of success for the aircraft as it becomes the first collaborative combat aircraft to be deployed in a joint operation exercise.

The Australian-developed CCA was integrated within US commands that were active in the exercise.

“Having MQ-28 participate in such a significant military training exercise is a first, and this is just the start of demonstrating how advanced human-machine teaming extends the reach and awareness of crewed platforms and enhances joint force operations,” said Steve Parker, president and chief executive officer of space and security at Boeing.

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“We’ve proven that it’s combat capable and now US military, along with allied and partner forces, are able to test it first-hand and experience the value and advantage that CCA bring to the force mix.”

Robert Dougherty

Robert is a senior journalist who has previously worked for Seven West Media in Western Australia, as well as Fairfax Media and Australian Community Media in New South Wales. He has produced national headlines, photography and videography of emergency services, business, community, defence and government news across Australia. Robert graduated with a Bachelor of Arts, Majoring in Public Relations and Journalism at Curtin University, attended student exchange program with Fudan University and holds Tier 1 General Advice certification for Kaplan Professional. Reach out via email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or via LinkedIn.