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 aircraft designed to refuel carrier-based platforms, intended to significantly extend the range and capability of the carrier air wing.
The Navy plans to acquire over 70 of these drone tankers, with BAE Systems already selected to upgrade the drone's vehicle management system for enhanced functionality.

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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.