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Germany Eyes Australian 'Ghost Bat' for Drone Combat Era
Germany aims to deploy hundreds of unmanned fighter jets by 2029 and is evaluating Australia's Ghost Bat drone, which has received over $2.3 billion in federal investment since 2019.
- On Friday, German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius visited RAAF Base Amberley to inspect the Australian-designed "Ghost Bat" drone, which Germany is considering purchasing to modernize its air force.
- Germany intends to field hundreds of unmanned fighter jets by 2029, prompting consideration of the "loyal wingman" drone, for which federal governments have invested more than $2.3 billion since 2019.
- Defence Industry Minister Pat Conroy noted Germany and Australia are deepening military ties, evidenced by a contract worth more than $1 billion for Rheinmetall Defence Australia to manufacture over 100 Boxer heavy weapon carrier vehicles for the German Army.
- After inspecting the technology on Friday, Pistorius told reporters the drone is a "serious competitor" and Germany will "make a decision as soon as possible" regarding procurement.
- Pistorius noted that Germany requires "high-end products as well as low-cost products," citing the rise of mass-produced drones deployed in Ukraine and Iran conflicts.
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Germany Eyes Australian ‘Ghost Bat’ Robot Fighter in Drone Push
Germany is considering Australia’s “Ghost Bat” robot fighter as it looks to select a combat drone to modernise its air force. Defence Minister Boris Pistorius said on Friday that the system, jointly developed by Boeing Australia and the Royal Australian Air Force, is a “serious competitor” after he inspected it in Queensland, adding that Berlin will “make a decision as soon as possible.” Germany aims to field hundreds of unmanned fighter jets by…
The Ghost Bat is designed to fly alongside a piloted aircraft and return to its base, unlike the cheap Kamikaze drones used by Iran and in the conflict in Ukraine.
Germany Considers 'Unmanned Fighter Jet' Drone to Modernise Air Force
Germany has said it wants to field hundreds of unmanned fighter jets by 2029, and considers a range of German, European, and US projects. The post Germany Considers ‘Ghost Bat Unmanned Fighter Jet’ Drone to Modernise Air Force appeared first on Breitbart.
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