U.S. Navy clears MQ-25A Stingray for low-rate initial production
Evidence notes
- The decision followed the April 2026 first flight of a production-representative MQ-25A aircraft.
- Milestone C moved the carrier-based uncrewed refuelling programme from engineering development into initial production.
- The aircraft is intended to extend carrier-air-wing range by transferring fuel to crewed aircraft.
Company context
Boeing is a global aerospace and defense prime with direct robotics exposure through uncrewed aircraft programs such as the MQ-25A Stingray carrier-based autonomous aerial refueling platform.