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Unison Hardware Supports Milestone First Flight of Unmanned U.S. Navy MQ-25A
Unison, a GE Aerospace company, is proud to have supported the first flight of the U.S. Navy MQ-25A Stingray™ unmanned aircraft, a major milestone achieved on April 25. The aircraft, powered by the Rolls-Royce AE 3007N engine, incorporates several systems designed and manufactured by Unison.
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