Boeing’s Ghost Bat drone beats radar with ace-level stealth performance in test

Ana Mercadox

Published Jun 3, 2026, 1:11 PM UTC

Source: EngineeringSource
- Boeing’s MQ-28 Ghost Bat just crushed radar stealth tests, proving its design keeps it invisible to enemy sensors. But the real magic? It’s an autonomous AI wingman. Teaming with F/A-18s and E-7As, the Ghost Bat autonomously tracked and destroyed targets using AIM-120 missiles. This isn’t just metal; it’s physical-layer automation scaling up. With 150+ flights and digital twin integration, we’re seeing the future of distributed combat robotics. Factories building these will need serious precision, but the payoff is unmatched operational flexibility. Robots handling the dangerous stuff while humans stay safe? That’s the automation dream in action.