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doctrine-change2026-10-16 15:19 UTC🇩🇪 Germany
Germany reconsiders plans to buy MQ-28 drone wingman, Boeing official says
A Boeing official said Germany has changed course regarding plans to buy the MQ-28 drone wingman. Germany had targeted 2029 to field a collaborative combat aircraft capability, but that timeline may now be in doubt.
DETAILS
Type
doctrine-change
Occurred
2026-10-16 15:19
Reported
2026-10-16
Location
Germany
Coordinates
51.1638, 10.4478
Confidence
72 / 100
DAMAGE ASSESSMENT
No damage reported; procurement/fielding plans and timeline reportedly under reconsideration.
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