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Naval drone on flight deck with refueling tanker in background.

Navy Advances Drone Refueler Production

The Navy has just cleared a major hurdle with its MQ-25A Stingray drone refueler, reaching Milestone C and greenlighting low-rate initial production - a game-changing capability that enables unmanned inflight refueling and extends the lethality of Carrier Strike Groups. This advancement empowers the Navy to take its operations to new heights.

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MQ-25 Stingray unmanned aerial vehicles on a tarmac with industrial equipment in the background.

Navy Advances MQ-25 Stingray to Low-Rate Production

The Navy has cleared the MQ-25 Stingray unmanned aerial system to enter low-rate initial production, marking a major milestone in extending its reach against any adversary. This move shifts the program from development to initial fielding and procurement, with a contract for the first production aircraft expected this summer.

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