Naval Air Systems Command awarded Boeing [BA] an $85 million modification to procure three more MQ-25A Stingray unmanned aerial refueling aircraft. This modification exercises contract options to procure three more MQ-25 “System Demonstration Test Articles.” The Navy plans to use the MQ-25A primarily for aircraft carrier aircraft refueling, freeing up F/A-18s currently used as tankers. The service plans to eventually buy 72 aircraft total. These new aircraft are expected to be ready by August 2024. The Navy previously said it…
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