[8][12] On 26 March 2024, Boeing Australia announced the commencement of construction of a 9000 square-metre factory complex, named the Wellcamp Aerospace and Defence Precinct, in Toowoomba, in partnership with the Wagner Corporation.

[13] While earthworks begin, Wagner Corporation is continuing to work with Boeing Australia to finalise the production facility design and architectural features.

The ghost bat is an Australian native mammal known for teaming together in a pack to detect and hunt, which reflects the unique characteristics of the aircraft's sensors and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance abilities.

The Loyal Wingman will be pivotal to exploring the critical capabilities our Air Force needs to protect our nation and its allies into the future.

"[24] Boeing announced it powered up the engine of its first Airpower Teaming System (ATS) uncrewed aircraft for the first time in September 2020.

[26] The Boeing Airpower Teaming System later performed a high-speed taxi test at an unnamed remote location in December 2020.

[29] In August 2022, it was revealed by United States Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall that preliminary discussions were being held about purchasing the MQ-28 for US service.

[4] In July 2024, after a visit to the Ghost Bat facility in Melbourne, the Australian Assistant Minister for Defence clarified that there is an option to arm the UAV in the future in addition to its reconnaissance and surveillance roles.

[6][7] By the end of September 2025, Boeing aims to conduct a demonstration of an operational CCA capability, which will see the MQ-28 teamed up with in-service RAAF types.

The Ghost Bat is an uncrewed aerial vehicle incorporating artificial intelligence and utilising a modular mission package system in the nose of the aircraft.

The entire nose section can be removed and quickly swapped for another with a different payload for various missions including combat, force reconnaissance, and electronic warfare.

[34] The UAV is designed to act as a "loyal wingman" that is controlled by a parent aircraft to accomplish tasks such as scouting or absorbing enemy fire if attacked, as well as operating independently.