U.S. Navy

By Tony Osborne Nov 22, 2023
Germany has formally contracted for three additional Boeing P-8 Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft, just days after funding was approved by the Parliament.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Brian Everstine Nov 21, 2023
The Pentagon plans by year's end to select which uncrewed autonomous systems will see accelerated development and bulk purchases.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Brian Everstine Nov 21, 2023
A U.S. Navy P-8A submarine-hunting aircraft ended up in Hawaii’s Kaneohe Bay, marking the first time the service may lose one of the Boeing 737-based jets.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Steve Trimble Nov 21, 2023
The Boeing MQ-25 will not enter production until after development testing can begin on the first production-representative aircraft.
Multi-Mission Aircraft

By Steve Trimble Nov 20, 2023
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. will get a chance next year to prove the Predator is worthy of a long-term contract from the U.S. Navy.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Graham Warwick Nov 16, 2023
Over 50 years, GPS has evolved and inspired the development of similar systems by other nations.
Space

Brad Parkinson Nov 15, 2023
The “father of GPS” on how the system came to be and the hurdles it needs to overcome to remain at the cutting edge.
Space

By Brian Everstine Nov 09, 2023
As E-2Cs retire, the service begins phased upgrades to the E-2D fleet, ending with the biggest modernization since it began fielding Advanced Hawkeyes in 2007.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Brian Everstine Nov 08, 2023
Geopolitical tensions create a demand for carrier deployments that is not likely to abate soon.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Brian Everstine Nov 07, 2023
A reporter riding on a Grumman C-2A considers what is in store for future aircraft carrier delivery.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Brian Everstine Nov 06, 2023
CVN 73 aims to shake off its reputation from prolonged maintenance and bring new capabilities to the Pacific.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Steve Trimble Nov 02, 2023
The Advanced Electronic Warfare program seeks to replace the original L3Harris ALQ-214 self-defense jammer and the Raytheon ALR-67(V)3 radar warning receiver.
Sensors & Electronic Warfare

By Garrett Reim Oct 31, 2023
PteroDynamics' X-P4 prototype flew nine autonomous launch and recovery demonstrations from the deck of the expeditionary fast transport ship at a Navy event.
Emerging Technologies

By Brian Everstine Oct 27, 2023
A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 was damaged and one crewmember injured in a hard landing near Nellis AFB, Nevada, on Oct. 24.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Brian Everstine Oct 17, 2023
The Pentagon has put 2,000 forces on prepare-to-deploy orders as it also has extended the deployment of a carrier strike group the Middle East.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Michael Bruno Oct 16, 2023
Graham Corp., a longtime heat exchanger, vacuum technologies and valve provider to U.S. Navy ship programs, has secured a new credit line.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Steve Trimble Oct 10, 2023
Flight testing will resume next fall after a two-year hiatus on a new version of a U.S. Navy- and Norwegian military-funded Nammo SFRJ missile.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Steve Trimble Oct 06, 2023
A market survey released by the Air Force calls for higher engine thrust than what candidates for the Collaborative Combat Aircraft have flown so far.
Aircraft & Propulsion

Sep 29, 2023
Readers write about the Chinese Navy’s Case 3 operational capability, SAF and supersonic aircraft and the Senate’s hold on military promotion confirmations.
Aviation Week & Space Technology

By Steve Trimble Sep 28, 2023
The first uncrewed aircraft system to operate from an aircraft carrier is two years behind schedule due to design, production and supplier management problems.
Multi-Mission Aircraft

By Steve Trimble Sep 27, 2023
The U.S. Navy has not decided whether the competition will be managed at the all-up round level or with subcomponents.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Steve Trimble Sep 25, 2023
The Pentagon still lacks a plan to successfully wrestle sustainment functions away from the collection of contractors that now jealously own those roles.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Brian Everstine, Garrett Reim Sep 21, 2023
Top officials argue the service cannot push too far on autonomy, warning of requirements creep dragging down the schedule and increasing costs.
Budget, Policy & Operations

Bill Sweetman Sep 15, 2023
The U.S. plan for TacAir has many strands, providing multiple opportunities for angst—or catastrophe.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Brian Everstine Sep 13, 2023
T-38, T-45 face decreasing mission capable rates, grounding due to aging powerplants.
Aircraft & Propulsion