Boeing announced that the U.S. Navy’s first operational MQ-25A Stingray has successfully completed its initial taxi test, marking a key milestone in the program’s development. During the test, the unmanned aircraft autonomously taxied and performed a series of ground maneuvers after being commanded by Air Vehicle Pilots at the push of a button. The exercise was conducted to validate system functionality and ground-handling performance ahead of further testing. The MQ-25A Stingray is designed to

608K views · 3.5K reactions | MQ-25 has completed its first test flight! This historic milestone puts the U.S. Navy’s first operational unmanned aerial refueler a step closer to the carrier fleet. | The Boeing Company | Facebook

#MQ25 is reaching new heights - literally! On a recent test flight, this test asset for the U.S. Navy's unmanned aerial refueling program reached its highest altitude yet at 30,000 feet (9,144 meters). It also flew for more than six hours, another milestone for the aircraft. | The Boeing Company

183K views · 2.7K reactions | Our first operational MQ-25A Stingray™...

497K views · 1.8K shares | Boeing’s MQ-25 is autonomous and agile. We’ve demonstrated our ability to operate within the tight confines of the carrier deck. We’re ready to bring the U.S. Navy its first unmanned aerial refueler. | The Boeing Company | Facebook