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The MQ-25A Stingray Has Flown, Bringing Carrier Aviation Closer to Operational Unmanned Refueling
The U.S. Navy’s MQ-25A Stingray has completed its first successful test flight, a milestone for carrier-based unmanned aviation and a major step toward shifting aerial refueling away from crewed fighters.
Key Takeaways
- The Stingray’s first flight lasted about two hours and tested core aircraft functions.
- Its mission is to take over aerial refueling from crewed Navy fighters.
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