Boeing And U.S. Navy Say MQ-25 First Flight Is Coming Soon

MQ-25 demonstrator on carrier deck

Years after the MQ-25 demonstrator conducted initial tests, Boeing and the Navy expect a first flight in 2025.

Credit: MC 3rd Class Brandon Roberson/U.S. Navy
The U.S. Navy and Boeing have good news about the uncrewed, carrier-based MQ-25 Stingray. But the refueler must navigate some potential bad news before the service and OEM can make the good news a reality. The first missioned MQ-25 is to fly this year—a long-delayed milestone—officials in both...
Brian Everstine

Brian Everstine is the Pentagon Editor for Aviation Week, based in Washington, D.C.

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