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]

Key Takeaways:

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 and significantly extend the range and capability of the carrier air wing.
The drone will undergo rigorous airframe integrity evaluations, and the Navy plans to acquire over 70 units, with BAE Systems recently selected to upgrade its vehicle management system.

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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.