MilitaryBoeing MQ-25 Stingray
UAV / Droneconfirmed
Carrier-based aerial refueling drone for the US Navy, the first operational uncrewed aircraft planned for carrier air wings. It frees F/A-18 fighters from the tanker role.
Specifications
| Type | UAV / Drone |
| Origin | United States |
| Manufacturer | Boeing |
| Status | In development |
History
Won the Navy's CBARS competition in August 2018 and first flew in September 2019. Test squadron VUQ-10 was formed at Patuxent River in 2022.
Operators
| Country | Quantity | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| United States | In testing with VUQ-10 | confirmed |
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