US Navy's MQ-25 Stingray refueling drone prototype completes maiden flight | FactaeUS Navy's MQ-25 Stingray refueling drone prototype completes maiden flight
The US Navy successfully tested the first production prototype of the MQ-25 Stingray drone, designed to refuel fighter jets in flight.
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The fact
This autonomous tanker extends the operational range of carrier-based combat aircraft.
The production version should progressively integrate into US naval air squadrons.
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Augmentation de la portée opérationnelle des chasseurs embarqués de plusieurs centaines de kilomètres
Intégration progressive dans les porte-avions américains dès 2026-2027
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