Published 3 years ago

US Navy, Boeing conduct first-ever aerial refueling with unmanned tanker

Summary by Defense News

The U.S. Navy conducted its first-ever aerial refueling between a manned aircraft and an unmanned tanker on June 4, with a Boeing-owned MQ-25 Stingray test vehicle performing its first midair tanking mission with a Navy F/A-18E-F Super Hornet.

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US Navy Uses Drone To Refuel Plane During Flight

The US Navy successfully used a Boeing drone to refuel an airplane during flight, the manufacturer said on Monday.

3 years ago·New Delhi, India

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CNN

Video shows MQ-25 Stingray refueling F/A-18 for the first time

New footage released from the US Navy shows an unmanned drone refueling a fighter jet.

3 years ago·Atlanta, United States

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Washington Times

In a first, drone refuels U.S. Navy fighter jet in midair

An aircraft called the MQ-25 Stingray rolled down the strip at MidAmerica Airport on the outskirts of St. Louis on June 4 before lifting into the sky. It was quickly followed by a Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet jet fighter.They met at about 10,000 feet. The Navy test pilots in ...

3 years ago·United States

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CBS News

Drone refuels U.S. Navy fighter jet in midair for the first time

A Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet and an unmanned aircraft were connected by a hose as the drone transferred jet fuel to the aircraft in the skies over the Midwest.

3 years ago

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News24

US Navy uses drone to refuel plane during flight

The US Navy successfully used a Boeing drone to refuel an airplane during flight, the manufacturer said.

3 years ago·South Africa

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The Hill

Overnight Defense: Supreme Court declines to hear suit challenging male-only draft | Drone refuels Navy fighter jet for the first time | NATO chief meets with Austin, Biden

Happy Monday and welcome to Overnight Defense. I'm Rebecca Kheel, and here's your nightly guide to the latest developments at the Pentagon, on Capitol Hill and beyond. CLICK HERE to subscribe to the newsletter.THE TOPLINE: The Supreme Court won't be weighing in on whether the all-male draft is constitutional, at least for now.The high court declined Monday to hear a lawsuit brought by a men's rights group that alleged only requiring men to...

3 years ago·Washington, United States

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