The shift in strategy may delay the deployment of combat drones until the early 2030s, missing a previous target of 2029. Analysts note that Germany has barely flown any collaborative combat aircraft and lacks the multi-year program needed to test and integrate autonomous capabilities into its broader force.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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Germany Scraps €800M Boeing Drone Purchase for New 2027 Tender
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The Bundeswehr has stopped plans to fast-track the purchase of at least 12 Boeing MQ-28 Ghost Bat combat drones from Australia. Defense officials canceled the deal, valued at over €800 million, because no available system fully meets the country's operational requirements. Berlin will instead start a competitive evaluation in 2027 that may include Boeing-Rheinmetall, Airbus-Kratos, and the startup Helsing.
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