MQ-25 Pushes Carrier Airpower Farther | Drones

Last Update: 09/17/2026 at 4:00 PM EST

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The Navy awarded Boeing $562 million for three MQ-25A Stingrays and related component purchases.

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Stars and Stripes / Alison Bath

Navy Awards Boeing $562 Million For Three MQ-25 Stingrays

The U.S. Navy awarded Boeing $562 million in Washington for three MQ-25A Stingray carrier-based refueling drones, with initial delivery expected in 2029.

9/15/2026 • Military Drones & Battlefield Use • General

Fox News / Rebecca Grant

Carrier-Based Drones Key To Preserving U.S. Naval Advantage

The U.S. Navy is pursuing carrier-based drones and related carrier upgrades for potential conflict with China after USS Abraham Lincoln operations in the Middle East.

9/16/2026 • Military Drones & Battlefield Use • General

Interesting1 article · CI Score 45–59

Fox Wilmington

Carrier Upgrades Include MQ-25 Drone For Future China Conflict

The U.S. Navy is adding MQ-25 drones and pursuing broader carrier modernization as USS Abraham Lincoln operations demonstrate drone threats in the North Arabian Gulf.

9/16/2026 • Military Drones & Battlefield Use • General