The Aviationist
• Stefano D'Urso
Boeing MQ-25 Stingray completes first production-representative flight, advancing carrier-based unmanned aerial refueling
The U.S. Navy says the first production-representative Boeing MQ-25 Stingray completed its maiden flight on April 25, 2026, in a step toward fielding the service’s operational carrier-based unmanned aerial refueling system. The milestone follows years of delays and testing setbacks.
AeroTime
• Clement Charpentreau
US Navy’s first production Boeing MQ-25 Stingray completes maiden flight
aviationnews.eu
• Rob Vogelaar
