Event Brief
MQ-25A Stingray cleared for low-rate production
Filed: May 19, 2026 at 3:00 PM ET
Summary: Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao said the MQ-25A Stingray is moving into low-rate initial production and deployment.
WHO: Hung Cao, Acting Secretary of the Navy
WHAT: Announced MQ-25A Stingray is moving into low-rate initial production and deployment after reaching milestone C
WHEN: May 19, 2026 at 2:31 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: The MQ-25A reached milestone C, authorizing transition from engineering and manufacturing development into production and deployment.
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