In its Fiscal Year 2019 budget briefing on Feb. 12, the U.S. Navy has laid out the latest road map for its acquisition of the MQ-25A carrier-borne unmanned aerial tanker.
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The service now plans to buy the first four aircraft in 2023 and Rear Adm. Brian Luther said initial operational capability will only be achieve in Fiscal Year 2026.