Boeing presents an upgraded version of its MQ-28 Ghost Bat uncrewed combat aircraft at the ILA Berlin air show, aiming to strengthen its position in a bid for German orders. Across coverage, Boeing’s changes focus on increasing internal weapons carriage, extending range, and expanding payload capability. The company adds a new internal weapons bay to allow the drone to carry armament internally, rather than externally, and it also increases the aircraft’s capacity to carry heavier payloads. Reported improvements include a larger wing—about 25% larger in one account—and an added roughly 2,000 pounds of payload capacity. The upgrade package is also described as enabling longer flight endurance or farther reach. Boeing is competing with Helsing GmbH, a German defense AI startup that markets its CA-1 Europa system. The upgrades are presented as part of Boeing’s effort to offer a more capable aircraft for German requirements while differentiating the Ghost Bat against the Helsing offering. The announcement reflects a broader push to adapt unmanned combat designs to the expectations of European customers.