Germany weighs buying Australian-made combat drones

(Chris Lunday – Politico) Germany is considering buying an Australian-made combat drone, Defense Minister Boris Pistorius said Thursday, in what could make Berlin the first foreign customer of the system. Speaking at Australia’s National Press Club, Pistorius said a purchase of the Boeing MQ-28 Ghost Bat is “under consideration,” signaling growing German interest in drones that can operate alongside fighter jets. The unmanned aircraft is designed to fly with jets like the F-35, carrying sensors, jammers or weapons while taking on riskier missions ahead of human pilots. – Germany weighs buying Australian-made combat drones – POLITICO