Rolls-Royce has powered the first flight of the U.S. Navy MQ-25A Stingray, marking a pivotal program milestone that moves the unmanned platform closer to a Milestone C decision and aircraft carrier integration testing. A single AE 3007N engine, part of the proven and reliable Rolls-Royce AE engine family, powers the Stingray, whose refuelling capabilities will significantly extend the strike distance of the Carrier Air Wing (CVW) while allowing Carrier Strike Groups (CSG) to operate at a greater distance from threats. Meagan Rater, Rolls-Royce Director of U.S. Mature Programs, Defense, said: “The Rolls-Royce AE 3007N engine was integral to the successful…
