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US defence prime Boeing has announced the uncrewed MQ-28 Ghost Bat collaborative combat aircraft will debut as a static display at Farnborough International Airshow for the first time.
Boeing announced that the MQ-28 Ghost Bat will make its Farnborough debut in the UK from 20 to 24 July, alongside static displays such as a CH-47 Chinook, a T-7 flight simulator, and a full-size 777X cabin section.
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In addition, the company is expected to showcase service 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 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 during Exercise Valiant Shield. At that time, the inclusion of Ghost Bat in the multinational exercise marked a major success for the aircraft, as it became the first collaborative combat aircraft to be deployed in a joint exercise.
The Australian-developed CCA was integrated into US commands 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.
“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.”
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