In A press release published Thursday, April 2, Boeing Defense announced that the US Navy had the option to order 3 new MQ-25 Stingray naval tanker drones, for $ 84,7 million. This order is part of the planned increase in production line capacities, as well as support for ongoing trials. In the first quarter of 2020, the MQ25 program flew 30 hours at several altitudes and several speeds, in accordance with the program schedule. The aircraft will now receive the flight refueling module and test flights may resume later in the year. Unlike the CH47 and V22 production chains, the production of MQ25 does not seem, for the time being, to be affected by the Covid19 coronavirus epidemic.
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[…] of secrecy by the Pentagon, including concerning its budgetary dimension for 3 years. Beyond the arrival of the MQ-25 Stingray stealth tanker drones, which should reach full operational capability in 2025, and which should allow Super […]