Boeing's MQ-25A Stingray is a carrier-based unmanned aerial refueler for the U.S. Navy, with production contracts awarded and initial aircraft completing test flights toward fleet integration planned for 2029. The system is equipped aboard Navy aircraft carriers including USS Ronald Reagan.
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Airframe / lift type | Fixed-wing |
| Control / autonomy level | RC line-of-sight – BVLOS, Semi-autonomous (human-on-the-loop) |
| Domain | Aerial (UAV/UAS) |
| Mission / use case – military | ISR, Logistics / resupply |
| Origin / supply chain | Military-grade |
| Propulsion | Turbine / jet |
| Signature / detectability | RCS – large, RF-emitting |
| Speed regime | High-speed / jet (>400 km/h) |
| Weight / class | Class III – MALE (>600 kg), FAA >25 kg (Part 137 / waiver) |
| Confidence | low |