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Oct 19, 2026 at 6:11 PM ET
Germany drops direct MQ-28 procurement plan
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Germany’s Ministry of Defense told Boeing it would not proceed with a direct acquisition of the MQ-28 Ghost Bat, Boeing confirmed to Breaking Defense. Germany had previously lined up the Block 3 aircraft; a broader competition for its collaborative combat aircraft requirement is now likely to extend into the next decade.
WHO: Germany’s Ministry of Defense
WHAT: Told Boeing it would not proceed with a direct acquisition of the MQ-28 Ghost Bat.
WHEN: Reported Oct 19, 2026 at 5:32 PM ET
WHERE: Germany
WHY: The reason for the decision was not reported.
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