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Skunk Works®' MDCX™ Controls Boeing MQ-25A™ First Flight
The Lockheed Martin Skunk Works® MDCX™ command and control (C2) platform controlled the first flight of the U.S. Navy's MQ‑25A StingrayTM.
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MASCOUTAH, Ill. , April 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Lockheed Martin Skunk Works ® MDCX™ command and control (C2) platform controlled the first flight of the U.S. Navy's MQ‑25A Stingray TM . The historic flight , conducted from MidAmerica St. Louis Airport, was controlled by the MDCX software platform, which is the backbone of the Navy's Unmanned Carrier Aviation Mission Control System (UMCS) MD-5 Ground Control Station (GCS). MDCX was selected as the ground control component for Boeing's MQ-25A in 2020. Why it matters What Our Partners are Saying A Ready-Now Capability This milestone is the latest proof point of MDCX delivering a ready-now, open-architecture, secure C2 and autonomy capability. For additional information, visit our website: https://www.lockheedmartin.com/en-us/products/mdcx.html About Lockheed Martin Lockheed Martin is a global defense technology company driving innovation and advancing scientific discovery. Our all-domain mission solutions and 21st Century Security ® vision accelerate the delivery of transformative technologies to ensure those we serve always stay ahead of ready. More information at Lockheedmartin.com . View original content to download multimedia: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/skunk-works-mdcx-controls-boeing-mq-25a-first-flight-302754358.html
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