US Navy tests MQ-25 Stingray drone, boosting future carrier warfare power

Post by : Raina Al-Fahim

The United States Navy has marked a major milestone in modern warfare by successfully testing the MQ-25 Stingray, an advanced unmanned aerial refueling drone designed to operate from aircraft carriers. The MQ-25 is the Navy’s first carrier-based unmanned aircraft, built to refuel fighter jets mid-air and significantly extend their operational range.

In recent test flights, the drone successfully demonstrated its ability to deliver large fuel loads to aircraft such as the Boeing F/A-18 Super Hornet, allowing them to stay focused on combat and surveillance missions rather than refueling tasks.

Developed by Boeing, the MQ-25 is expected to transform carrier strike operations by acting as a force multiplier, enabling U.S. aircraft carriers to operate farther from high-risk zones while maintaining strong offensive capabilities.

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April 30, 2026 5:54 p.m. 19

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US Navy tests MQ-25 Stingray drone, boosting future carrier warfare power

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