Entered Service: Expected to be in service in 2026 Producers: Boeing Price: *$805 million The future of naval aviation takes an intriguing turn with the MQ-25 Stingray. Slated to join the U.S. Navy’s arsenal in 2026, this cutting-edge drone is manufactured by Boeing. Primarily designed as an aerial refueling aircraft, the Stingray aims to extend the range of carrier-based combat aircraft, thereby significantly enhancing the Navy’s mission capabilities.