Event

U.S. Navy clears Boeing MQ-25A Stingray for low-rate initial production

May 19, 2026 · Production Milestone · Boeing · Defense

  • The U.S. Navy cleared MQ-25A Stingray into low-rate initial production after Milestone C approval.
  • The decision followed the first flight of a production-representative MQ-25A in April 2026.
  • The milestone moves Boeing's carrier-based uncrewed aerial refueling platform from development toward initial production.

Boeing is a global aerospace and defense prime with direct robotics exposure through uncrewed aircraft programs such as the MQ-25A Stingray carrier-based autonomous aerial refueling platform.

Company
Boeing
Segment
Defense
Event type
Production Milestone
Geography
Arlington, Virginia · United States