Boeing Delivers MQ-25 Stingray to U.S. Navy for Testing

The unmanned carrier-based refueling drone will now go through 'rigorous airframe integrity evaluation,' the company said.

Kimberly Johnson

Wednesday, February 21, 2024 at 05:05 PM ET

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Boeing has delivered the first MQ-25 Stingray unmanned refueling drone to the U.S. Navy for testing. [Courtesy: Boeing Defense]

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Boeing has delivered the first MQ-25 Stingray unmanned refueling drone to the U.S. Navy for testing.
The MQ-25 is the Navy's first uncrewed aerial refueler, designed to extend the range of carrier-based aircraft like the F/A-18, E-2D, and F-35C.
The Navy plans to buy more than 70 of these drone tankers, with the initial delivered unit now undergoing rigorous airframe integrity evaluation.
BAE Systems was recently selected to upgrade the MQ-25's vehicle management system computer to enhance functionality and address obsolescence.

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Boeing has delivered the first MQ-25 Stingray unmanned refueling drone to the U.S. Navy for testing, the company said Wednesday.

The MQ-25 is the Navy’s first uncrewed aerial aircraft and designed to refuel carrier-based aircraft platforms, such as the F/A-18 Super Hornet, E-2D Hawkeye, and F-35C Lightning II.