The U.S. Navy’s Stealth Fighters Can Refuel from Drones
Caleb Larson
Drones,
Though the Navy’s manned-unmanned pairing programs are still in their infancy, the United States is on the cusp of arguably one of the most significant advancements in warfare in the past hundred years.
A recent in-flight refueling test highlighted how far the Navy has come in stealthy manned-unmanned pairings.
The United States Navy’s MQ-25 Stingray tanker drone refueled an F-35C Lightning II, a first for the carrier-based drone. Although the flight did not occur off of a carrier flattop... Читать дальше...