US Navy's MQ-25A Stingray Refueling Drone Completes First Test Flight
The US Navy has successfully conducted the first test flight of its new MQ-25A Stingray refueling drone. This drone is designed to extend the reach of carrier-based fighter jets.
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The Navy just tested its new $209 million Stingray refueling drone
The Navy's new refueling drone completed its first test flight over the weekend. The MQ-25A Stingray is the Navy's first carrier-based unmanned aircraft. Right now, there are no unmanned refueling aircraft in service, but the Navy said the Stingray is expected to enter service in 2027. Built by Boeing, the Stingray costs about $209 million per unit. The Navy invested about $16 billion in the system. After years of delays in the Stingray's development, this test flight gets the Navy closer to ...
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