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AirNorth AmericaJun 29, 2026

MQ-25 Stingray Demonstrator Goes Aboard USS Nimitz For 250th U.S. Anniversary Celebrations

The MQ-25 Stingray demonstrator embarked aboard USS Nimitz as part of U.S. 250th anniversary events. The unmanned tanker is the Navy's first carrier-based UAV. Embarkation supports continued carrier integration trials. IOC remains targeted for the late 2020s aboard Nimitz-class and Ford-class carriers.

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