Australian air force bullish on Ghost Bat ahead of production decision
"I just think we don't quite understand how much this will change Air Force going forward," Australian Air Vice Marshall Nick Hogan said.
Anduril’s Fury hopes to woo Australia away from Boeing’s Ghost Bat
Anduril has held talks with other countries in the region, executive David Goodrich said in an interview, but Australia is clearly a prime target.
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Aussies aim for $1B in exports of Loyal Wingman, now ‘Ghost Bat’
“Selecting the Ghost Bat, an Australian native mammal known for teaming together in a pack to detect and hunt, reflects the unique characteristics of the aircraft’s sensors and Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance abilities, and is a fitting name for this pioneering capability,” Glen Ferguson of Boeing said.
US ‘Loyal Wingman’ Takes Flight: AFRL & Kratos XQ-58A Valkyrie
A single F-35 could have a flock of "loyal wingman" drones to carry weapons, jam radars, and if need be take a hit and die to save their human commander.