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2026

30 April

The MQ-25A is intended to provide carrier-based aerial refuelling, significantly extending the operational range of the carrier air wing.

Boeing and US Navy complete first Stingray test flight

The two-hour autonomous mission validated control systems and an Rolls-Royce AE 3007N engine integration, paving the way for carrier-based refuelling trials.

2021

20 December

ReleaseU.S. Navy, Boeing complete first carrier tests for MQ-25

17 September

ReleaseBoeing to build new factory in Illinois to produce MQ-25 Stingray

14 September

ReleaseU.S. Navy, Boeing conduct first MQ-25 refueling mission with F-35C

19 August

ReleaseU.S. Navy, Boeing score another MQ-25 first with E-2D refueling

7 June

ReleaseNavy, Boeing make aviation history with MQ-25 becoming the first unmanned aircraft to refuel another aircraft

2019

19 September

ReleaseBoeing MQ-25 unmanned aerial refueler completes first test flight

2018

30 August