The US is launching production of MQ 25 Stingray tanker drones

The US is launching production of MQ25 Stingray tanker drones. In April 2025, a report was published in the US Congress on the program to develop the MQ25 Stingray unmanned aerial vehicle as a refueling tanker for the US Navy. Main characteristics: Fuel capacity 6800 kg at a distance of 930+ km from the aircraft carrier. Length 15. 5 m. Wingspan 22. 9 m, when folded 9. 5 m. Engine turbofan RollsRoyce AE 3007N with a thrust of 4500 kgf. Maximum speed 620 km, h. Planned to produce: 76 units (including 9 for testing). Mission: expanding the combat radius of carrierbased aviation (F, A18 Super Hornet, EA18G Growler, F35C Lightning II). An MQ25 LBV version for the Air Force is also being developed. It will have an increased wingspan of 28 m, additional pylons for equipment or cargo (2 x 1, 360 kg). In 2025, it is planned to produce 3 MQ25 units and move on to largerscale testing of the new product. And if for the US Navy this means a potential Source: Two Majors English Channel t. me, twomajors