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‼️🇺🇸The first operational Boeing MQ-25A Stingray carrier-based unmanned refueling aircraft has successfully completed its initial taxi test. This new U.S. Navy stealthy carrier-based drone will handle aerial refueling missions for Super Hornets and F-35C squadrons in the future.

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