An artist’s conception of an installed Advanced Arresting Gear (AAG) on a U.S. carrier. General Atomics Image The Navy could consider using a different system to catch incoming aircraft … More »
Jeff Schogol, Marine Corps Times Some Northern Virginia residents apparently object to the sound of freedom. People in Arlington are increasingly complaining about the noise from V-22 Ospreys flying over their … More »
By: Sam LaGrone Chinese J-11 fighter jet is seen flying near a U.S. Navy P-8 Poseidon about 215 km (135 miles) east of China’s Hainan Island. DoD Photo China is … More »
The Switchblade is a small “kamikaze” drone designed to be launched by a service member but which can also be tossed out of the back of an MV-22 Osprey for … More »
Grace Jean, National Harbor, Maryland – IHS Jane’s Navy International Key Points Gerald R Ford is 98% complete and is expected to deliver in late September The final 2% of … More »
By Giovanni de Briganti PARIS — The Marine Corps declared Initial Operational Capability of their Lockheed F-35B fighter last July despite a number of deficiencies “that preclude aircraft mission readiness … More »
Dan Gillian Sailors direct an F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the Warhawks of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 97 on USS John C. Stennis’ (CVN 74) flight deck during routine flight … More »
After years of delays, the Joint Strike Fighter program is finally ready to hit the afterburner. BY MARCUS WEISGERBER FORT WORTH, Texas — As green-skinned, half-assembled F-35 Joint Strike Fighters … More »