Boeing, RAAF Demonstrate MQ-28 Teaming with E-7A Wedgetail
Boeing and the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) achieved a significant milestone in autonomous aircraft operations by successfully demonstrating two MQ-28 Ghost Bat aircraft controlled by a single operator from an E-7A Wedgetail.
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- Successful demonstration of controlling multiple uncrewed aircraft from a single operator platform
- Validation of key interoperability requirements and operational capabilities
- Advancement in family-of-systems integration and open systems architecture
- Planned expansion to include integration with F/A-18F and F-35 aircraft
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- Two uncrewed MQ-28 aircraft controlled by single operator onboard an E-7A Wedgetail
- Successful trial validates key interoperability requirement to meet operational capability
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During the mission, a single operator onboard the E-7A took control of the uncrewed MQ-28s emulating the role they play in flying ahead of and protecting crewed assets.
"This trial demonstrates family-of-systems integration, the strength of our open systems architecture, and is a critical first step towards integrating mission partners' software and communications systems natively into the E-7A Wedgetail," said Glen Ferguson, director MQ-28 Global Programs.
"It not only validated a key element of the MQ-28 concept of operations, but also how collaborative combat aircraft can expand and enhance the role of the E-7A to meet future force requirements.
"It is another tangible proof point of the maturity of our program."
Australian Minister for Defence Industry The Honourable Pat Conroy MP acknowledged the milestone saying, "The Ghost Bat has the potential to turn a single fighter jet into a fighting team, with advanced sensors that are like hundreds of eyes in the sky."
The software was jointly developed and implemented by Boeing Defence Australia, Defence Science and Technology Group and the
"It has been an exceptional collaborative effort across organisations from government, contractors, and global partners," said Adam Tsacoumangos, director of Air Dominance Programs for Boeing's Phantom Works.
This trial is part of a series of events with RAAF assets throughout this year, collectively known as Capability Demonstration 2025 (CD25).
CD25 will demonstrate MQ-28 operational effectiveness and how collaborative combat aircraft will integrate and operate with RAAF crewed assets.
Future events will involve teaming with other assets, including F/A-18F and F-35.
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