According to information published by Naval Air Systems Command on June 7, 2021, the MQ-25™ program successfully conducted the first-ever aerial refueling operations between a manned receiver aircraft and unmanned tanker from MidAmerica Airport in Mascoutah, Illinois.
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| The MQ-25 T1 test asset refuels the Navy F/A-18 during a flight on June 4 at MidAmerica Airport in Illinois. (Picture source: Boeing) |

