Exploring the Military Vehicles That Drained National Treasuries

13. MQ-25 Stingray

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.

MQ-25 Stingray ©United States Navy/Wikimedia Commons Its introduction will mark a pivotal shift in unmanned naval operations, as it becomes the first drone integrated into the carrier air wing. Beyond refueling, the flexibility of the MQ-25 platform suggests potential for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance roles, signaling the Navy’s forward-thinking embrace of autonomous technology.

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