The U.S. Navy is getting closer to fielding the new MQ-25 Stingray unmanned tanker, with Vice Adm. Daniel Cheever, commander of Naval Air Forces, saying he's confident the service will fly it in ...

The MQ-25 Stingray transported Tuesday is the first aircraft to begin final assembly at the new facility in Mascoutah.

The MQ-25A Stingray is the Navy's response to threats like China's "carrier killer". EDITOR'S NOTE: This is footage of a prototype, the actual MQ-25A could look different. More from Military ...