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The Aviationist • Stefano D'Urso

U.S. Navy MQ-25 Stingray completes first flight of first production-representative airframe

The first production-representative Boeing MQ-25 Stingray completed its maiden flight on April 25, 2026, marking a key step toward an operational carrier-based unmanned aerial refueling capability. The flight advances the Navy’s effort to field the world’s first operational carrier UAS tanker, under Boeing development.

Also: Air Data News and worldwarwings.com
2026-04-25T10:35:10.238680-07:00
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DefenseNews.com • David Pugliese

Canadian Participation in F-35 Program Remains Murky

By DefenseNews.com: VICTORIA, British Columbia — The Canadian government will pay the next financial installment to continue its participation as a partner in the F-35 program, prompting more confusion over whether it intends to proceed with its previously stated plan to abandon the Joint Strike Fighter and buy a cheaper alternative.

Also: Fortune and defensehere.com
2026-04-25T18:04:29.677029-07:00