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Boeing MQ-25 Stingray completes first flight

The US Navy's unmanned carrier-based refueling drone, the Boeing MQ-25 Stingray, has successfully completed its first flight.

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The Boeing MQ-25 Stingray, an unmanned aerial system designed for carrier-based aerial refueling for the US Navy, has completed its first flight. This milestone marks a significant step in the development of the Navy's future carrier air wing, which will integrate unmanned platforms. The MQ-25 is intended to extend the range of carrier-launched fighter aircraft by providing them with fuel. Its successful test flight demonstrates progress in a key program aimed at enhancing the operational flexibility of US carrier strike groups.
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