CAeS Introduces ST-5 Stingray, A Hybrid Wing-Body UAV for Ocean Monitoring

Cranfield Aerospace Solutions (CAeS) has introduced the ST-5 Stingray, a hybrid wing-body UAV designed for hydrogen-electric propulsion. The aircraft made its public debut at the Dubai Airshow 2025, where it was showcased alongside a partnership announcement with the National Oceanography Centre (NOC). CAeS is exploring applications for the Stingray in cargo transport, atmospheric research, search and rescue, and specialized environmental sensing. The company’s largest investor, the Abu Dhabi-based Strategic Development Fund, is supporting the development of the aircraft. This marks a significant step forward for CAeS, which has previously collaborated with Boeing and NASA on aerodynamic efficiency and payload integration projects.