On the 30th of this month (local time), Boeing announced that the U.S. Navy's first operational MQ-25A "Stingray" carrier-based unmanned refueling aircraft had successfully completed its first low-speed taxi test. Unlike the T1 prototype that made its maiden flight in 2019, this test involved a production model slated for delivery to the Navy, marking a crucial step towards the practical deployment of the world's first carrier-based unmanned refueling aircraft. During the test, the unmanned aircraft, under the operation of ground controllers, autonomously completed preset maneuvers such as taxiing, turning, and braking, comprehensively verifying the collaborative capabilities of core subsystems including the engine, flight control system, navigation equipment, and communication links, while also testing its ground movement safety in a manned environment.
