Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleBoeing branding is displayed at the Farnborough International Airshow, in Farnborough, Britain, July 21, 2026 (Reuters)A fierce competition is underway among defense giants like Boeing, General Atomics, and Anduril Industries to develop the next generation of AI-powered fighter drones. At the Farnborough Airshow, Boeing showcased its flight-ready Ghost Bat combat drone, while General Atomics and Anduril unveiled full-scale models of their uncrewed aircraft. These autonomous drones are designed to operate as 'wingmen' alongside manned fighter jets, with the U.S. Air Force expecting them to be significantly cheaper than F-35s. Boeing claims a lead with its Ghost Bat, which has completed over 100 test flights and participated in a multinational military exercise, while rivals assert they are rapidly closing the gap. The U.S. Air Force plans to select a lead contractor by summer 2027 and aims to acquire over 150 combat-ready drones before the end of the decade, with widespread deployment anticipated by the mid-2030s. In fullThe robot warplanes that could soon fight America’s next warMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Boeing’s new AI warplane is fueling a military arms race
Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleBoeing branding is displayed at the Farnborough International Airshow, in Farnborough, Britain, July 21, 2026 (Reuters)A fierce competition is underway among defense giants like Boeing, General Atomics, and Anduril Industries to develop the next generation of AI-powered fighter drones. At the Farnborough Airshow, Boeing showcased its flight-ready Ghost Bat combat drone, while General Atomics and Anduril unveiled full-scale models of their uncrewed aircraft. These autonomous drones are designed to operate as 'wingmen' alongside manned fighter jets, with the U.S. Air Force expecting them to be significantly cheaper than F-35s. Boeing claims a lead with its Ghost Bat, which has completed over 100 test flights and participated in a multinational military exercise, while rivals assert they are rapidly closing the gap. The U.S. Air Force plans to select a lead contractor by summer 2027 and aims to acquire over 150 combat-ready drones before the end of the decade, with widespread deployment anticipated by the mid-2030s. In fullThe robot warplanes that could soon fight America’s next warMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
