"The MQ-25A is the most complex autonomous system ever developed for the carrier environment, and this historic achievement advances us closer to safely integrating the Stingray into the carrier air wing."
"Beyond tanker duties, the MQ-25 has multi-mission potential: It is equipped to perform intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance missions, and its adaptable design allows the Stingray to fulfill various roles."
Boeing has successfully flown the MQ-25A Stingray, an autonomous tanker drone designed for carrier operations. The two-hour flight validated its flight controls, navigation, and integration with ground control. Although the test did not include autonomous refueling, the Stingray is intended to extend the range of carrier-based aircraft. Developed since 2018, the Stingray is the first operational aircraft for the Navy, with plans for four units, and it has multi-mission capabilities beyond refueling, including intelligence and reconnaissance.
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