Program · United States
Historical assessment published June 11, 2025: Carrier-based uncrewed aircraft program for refueling and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance. GAO assessed the aircraft and related control station segments. The report identifies nine development and 67 procurement quantities and reports cost, schedule and component-obsolescence challenges. Plans and forecasts describe the report period, not verified current status.
| Fiscal year | Appropriation | Request | Enacted | Qty | Budget line | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | Procurement | $502M2025-06-11 | — | — | — | U.S. Government Accountability OfficeConfirmed |
What the government budgets and pays for this program, from budget justification books, appropriations, acquisition reports and contract announcements. Budget years are then-year dollars unless marked; program totals and unit costs state their dollar basis. Award values (what a company was obligated) are under Awards.
Carrier-based uncrewed aircraft designed for refueling and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance. GAO’s 2025 assessment covers its aircraft and related control station segments.
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U.S. Government Accountability Office · Jun 11, 2025 · Supports Program, Program · program system:mq-25-stingray
“Total quantities comprise nine development quantities and 67 procurement quantities.”
U.S. Government Accountability Office · Jun 11, 2025 · Supports Cost, Program
“$502 million in its fiscal year 2025 budget request to acquire”
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