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.
Boeing is set to establish a new production facility for MQ-28 Ghost Bat "loyal wingman" type drones in Australia. MQ-28 is a key component of the Royal Australian Air Force's future plans. The U.S. Air Force is also making use of a Ghost Bat for testing purposes and the design, or a derivative thereof, could be a contender for the service's Collaborative Combat Aircraft program.
Boeing's subsidiary in Australia announced its plans for the new 9,000 square meter (96,875 square feet) facility in Toowoomba, Queensland in eastern Australia in a press release yesterday. This will be a first-of-its-kind site for the company outside of the United States and is expected to be up and running by 2027.
Boeing's planned construction project in Queensland is also part of a larger development plan called the Wellcamp Aerospace and Defence Precinct, which is being led by Australia's Wagner Corporation. The Precint, including Boeing's site, will be directly adjacent to Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport.
