DRONE / DEFENSE DRONE — CARRIER-BASED AERIAL REFUELING AIRCRAFT
MQ-25A Stingray
MQ-25A Stingray is an uncrewed carrier aircraft being produced to provide autonomous aerial refueling and extend the operating reach of U.S. Navy carrier air wings.
MakerBoeing
IntroducedNot disclosed
StatusLow Rate Initial Production
Field snapshot
| Manufacturer | Boeing |
|---|---|
| Category | defense drone — carrier-based aerial refueling aircraft |
| Operating classification | Military |
| Ülke | United States |
| Introduced | Year not publicly disclosed |
| Program status | Low Rate Initial Production |
Published specifications
Values retain their published units, evidence basis and observation date. Unlike specifications are not silently normalized.
| Specification | Published value | Basis | As of / source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary Role | carrier-based aerial refueling | Manufacturer Claim | Observation date not published Kaynak ↗ |
Capabilities and applications
carrier launch and recovery
autonomous aerial refueling
integration with carrier air operations
Connected Observatory records
- Defense manufacturer claim