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US Navy Carrier Remotely Controls MQ-25A Stingray Over 2,100 Miles Via Satellite
The USS Ronald Reagan aircraft carrier, operating in the Pacific, successfully remotely controlled an MQ-25A Stingray unmanned aerial refueler located over 2,100 miles away in Illinois. This test utilized a Proliferated Low Earth Orbit (pLEO) satellite network, connecting the ship's Ground Control Station to the aircraft. This milestone demonstrates the integration of manned and unmanned assets for naval aviation, enabling extended operational reach for F/A-18 Super Hornets.
Why it matters
This event demonstrates the integration of manned and unmanned assets, enhancing naval aviation capabilities and extending operational reach.
Source: Naval News — read the original
Source published 20 Oct 2026, 12:28 UTC