The U.S. Navy is getting a transformative capability.
While some speculate about future uses for the MQ-25 Stingray, the core mission of the unmanned aircraft – fueling fighters – is “totally unprecedented.” Why is that?
With the ability to reach 500 miles from the carrier deck and deliver 15,000 pounds of fuel, the MQ-25 will extend the range of the carrier air wing.
And that matters in the vast Pacific, helping the Navy keep its ships and sailors at a safe distance from adversaries.
