P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft reaches airborne connectivity milestone with Minotaur Labyrinth hub
The U.S. Naval Air Systems Command has achieved a key airborne connectivity milestone after a P-8A Poseidon Increment 3 Block 2 aircraft successfully connected to the Minotaur Family of Systems Labyrinth hub.
NAVAIR review confirms V-22 Osprey airworthiness and details safety and readiness actions now
Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) has released the findings of a comprehensive review of the V-22 Osprey aircraft flown by the Air Force, Marine Corps and Navy.
FRCSE begins overhaul work as first U.S. Air Force T-38 Talon arrives for TRIM programme repairs
The first U.S. Air Force T-38 Talon reached Fleet Readiness Center Southeast on 24 November for overhaul and repair under the Talon Repair, Inspection and Maintenance programme.
U.S. Navy and Shield AI demonstrate autonomous flight with BQM-177A aerial target in California
The U.S. Navy’s Strike Planning and Execution (PMA-281) and Aerial Targets (PMA-208) programmes partnered with Shield AI to demonstrate artificial intelligence-based autonomy on the BQM-177A aerial target.
Lockheed Martin completes first E-130J Phoenix II assembly as C-130J fleet set for upgrades, NAVAIR says
On 4 September the United States Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) announced that final assembly of the first E-130J Phoenix II had been completed at Lockheed Martin’s facility in Marietta, Georgia.
US Navy opens San Nicolas Island facility to boost supersonic target launch capacity for training
Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division leaders, joined by Naval Surface Warfare Center – Port Hueneme Division, Naval Facilities Command, and Naval Base Ventura County leaders, cut the ribbon on August 20 on a new facility at San Nicolas Island.
NAVAIR confirms first MQ-9A Reaper unmanned aircraft flight with SkyTower II and RDESS/SOAR pods
The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) has announced the first flight of an MQ-9A Reaper equipped with new communication and electronic support systems.
U.S. Navy appoints new leader for MQ-4C Triton unmanned aircraft systems programme
The U.S. Navy’s Persistent Unmanned Air Systems (UAS) programme office (PMA-262) held a change of command ceremony on 10 July at Naval Air Station Patuxent River.
NAVAIR: FRCE begins depot-level maintenance on CH-53K King Stallion helicopter
Fleet Readiness Center East (FRCE) opened a new chapter in its support of naval aviation’s heavy lift mission with the induction of a CH-53K King Stallion April 17.
U.S. Navy to integrate LRASM anti-ship missile with F-16C/D fighter jets
The U.S. Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) has announced plans to award a contract to Lockheed Martin for the integration of the AGM-158C Long Range Anti-Ship Missile (LRASM) with the F-16C/D Fighting Falcon.
NAVAIR: E-2D Advanced Hawkeye upgrade moves forward with successful design review
NAVAIR has announced a major milestone for the E-2D Advanced Hawkeye programme following the successful completion of the Delta System Software Configuration (DSSC)-6 Preliminary Design Review (PDR).