# US begins production of first MQ-25A Stingray carrier-based unmanned tankers

https://mins.news/en/video/63604

- VOA Chinese, 2026-09-18 02:00 UTC
- Tech
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IGGPKHWm454

> The U.S. Navy awarded Boeing a $562 million fixed-price incentive contract for low-rate initial production of the first three MQ-25A Stingray carrier-based unmanned tankers. The contract also funds long-lead components for three Lot 2 aircraft, with initial deliveries expected to begin in 2029.

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