Drones Set to Take Flight: Navy's Plan Gets Green Light

The Navy has made a decision. Their new drone squadron won't harm the environment. This is big news. The drones, called MQ-25A Stingrays, will be based at Naval Station Norfolk. They will help fighter jets by refueling them in the air. The drones can also keep an eye on things. This is the first time the East Coast will have such a squadron. The Navy didn't find any major environmental issues. So, they can move forward without more studies. They shared a draft report earlier this year. A public meeting was held in May. But only two people gave feedback. That's interesting. The Navy plans to build new facilities. They will upgrade existing ones too. This work will start in 2026 and finish by 2029. The drones and their crew will be fully operational by 2035. It's a long-term project. Some might wonder why so few people commented. Was it lack of interest? Or did people not know about the meeting? Either way, the Navy's plan is moving ahead. It's a sign of how technology is changing the military.