Boeing Tests Software That Allows Super Hornet Pilot To Command MQ-25 During Refueling

Published on May 4, 2024

Boeing has made significant strides in advancing its manned-unmanned teaming (MUM-T) technology.

The company showcased the maturity of software critical for future U.S. Navy operations in a simulator lab, where an F/A-18 pilot remotely commanded an MQ-25 Stingray UAS (Unmanned Aerial System) to perform aerial refueling, highlighting the seamless integration of manned and unmanned platforms.

In particular, using the existing communication links, the pilot sent commands to the MQ-25 to release a refueling drogue and refuel the Super Hornet.

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