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[Takao]

According to this blogger the MQ-28 does infact have an internal weapons bay with the claim that the planned missile launch will in fact be released from an internal weapons bay.

https://www.iiss.org/online-analysis/military-balance/2025/04/uninhabited-integration-the-internal-carriage-challenge/

The MQ-28A doesn't have an internal bay. It's fairly easy to confirm.

MQ-28 Ghost Bat Is Of “Strong Interest” To The U.S. Navy

The Navy is involved in testing of Australia’s MQ-28, and the drone could be well placed to capitalize on the service’s emerging CCA program. The Navy is involved in testing of Australia’s MQ-28, and the drone could be well placed to capitalize on the service’s emerging CCA program.

www.twz.com

 

[MARKMILES77]

The MQ-28A doesn't have an internal bay. It's fairly easy to confirm.

A 3D Model maker on Thingiverse had an image of what one could look like (I think it is taken down now).
Gives you an idea of the possible size of a weapons bay. Probably just big enough for AIM-120.

 

[Reptilia]

A 3D Model maker on Thingiverse had an image of what one could look like (I think it is taken down now).
Gives you an idea of the possible size of a weapons bay. Probably just big enough for AIM-120.

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Also images out there with no tail fins and different wing shape, maybe with swivelable wingtips?
trying to find it…