By Courtney Mabeus The Virginian-Pilot NORFOLK Navy investigators blamed human error and an improperly programmed valve for a March incident in which eight sailors were injured when a cable used … More »
Jeff Schogol, Marine Corps Times The Marine Corps’ top aviator does not believe serious aircraft accidents are linked to readiness and training shortfalls — but he’s still concerned about the … More »
Aaron Mehta, Defense News WASHINGTON — As the US Air Force considers an alternative supplier for its F-35 joint strike fighter (JSF) ejection seats, incumbent developer Martin-Baker is pushing back at … More »
By Brock Vergakis The Virginian-Pilot ABOARD THE USS HARRY S. TRUMAN The margin of error aboard a floating airport is razor thin. The only thing stopping a $57 million fighter … More »
Meghann Myers, Navy Times ABOARD CARRIER GEORGE WASHINGTON OFF NORFOLK, Va. – In a typical aircraft carrier landing, a fighter pilot may make up to 300 adjustments with the stick and throttle over 18 seconds before hitting the … More »
U.S. Marine Corps pilots with Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron (VMFAT)-501 practice air show maneuvers in the F-35B Lightening II on the flight line aboard Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) … More »
By: Sam LaGrone USS Gravely on June 17, 2016 from the deck of Russian frigate Yaroslav Mudry. image via RT A Russian frigate the Kremlin claims was harassed by a … More »
The Ike has joined the ISIS fight. Air crews launched from the deck of carrier Dwight D. Eisenhower Tuesday on strike missions against the Islamic State group in Iraq from the … More »