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Topics related to the United States Navy, particularly its aviation branch. This could include news about Navy aviation operations, and incidents.
US military lifts grounding of V-22 Osprey fleet
Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) has announced that the V-22 Osprey’s grounding was lifted on March 8, 2024.…
2024-03-08
Houthi anti-ship missile intercepted while targeting destroyer USS Carney
Iran-backed Houthi militants launched an anti-ship ballistic missile towards the Arleigh-Burke class destroyer USS Carney on January 26,…
2024-01-26
US Navy warships and aircraft thwart Houthi air attack in Red Sea
US Navy assets successfully intercepted and neutralized a barrage of loitering munitions (or kamikaze drones), anti-ship ballistic missiles,…
2023-12-27
All V-22 Osprey operators ground fleets after crash off Japan
In response to the recent CV-22 Osprey mishap off the coast of Yakushima Island in southwestern Japan on…
2023-12-07
Boeing F/A-18E/F Super Hornet: its origin, purpose and performance
The Boeing F/A-18E/F Super Hornet is a carrier-capable supersonic and highly capable multirole fighter aircraft known for its…
2023-11-17
US Navy equips F/A-18E/F Super Hornet with StormBreaker bomb
Raytheon, a subsidiary of RTX, announced the successful integration of the StormBreaker smart weapon onto the F/A-18E/F Super…
2023-11-08
US releases new footage of ‘concerted’ aircraft harassment campaign by China
The US Department of Defense (DoD) has expressed concerns over multiple interceptions of US and allied aircraft by…
2023-10-18
US military bolsters air presence in Middle East to deter escalation
The United States has taken swift and decisive action to significantly bolster its military presence in the Middle…
2023-10-16
Northrop to design autonomous naval VTOL aircraft for DARPA
Northrop Grumman Corporation has secured a contract from the Defense Advanced Research Project Agency’s (DARPA) Tactical Technology Office. …
2023-07-17
Northrop Grumman delivers first upgraded E-6B Mercury aircraft to US Navy
Northrop Grumman delivered the first modified E-6B Mercury aircraft back to the US Navy under the Integrated Modification…
2023-06-08
Lockheed Martin, Raytheon to develop hypersonic anti-ship missile for US Navy fighters
Lockheed Martin and Raytheon have been awarded a $116 million contract by the US Naval Air Systems Command…
2023-04-02
Lockheed Martin to arm US Navy destroyers with hypersonic missiles
The United States Navy awarded Lockheed Martin a $1.1 billion contract to develop a hypersonic strike capability at…
2023-02-21
US Navy orders two Kratos Valkyrie loyal wingman drones for testing
The US Navy placed an order for two Kratos Valkyrie loyal wingman drones to evaluate their potential applications.…
2023-01-05
US Navy trials Litening targeting pod on F/A-18 Super Hornet
The United States Navy completed the first test flights on its F/A-18 Super Hornet fighter using Northrop Grumman’s…
2022-09-07
US Navy recovers F/A-18E fighter from Mediterranean Sea
The US Navy recovered the F/A-18 Super Hornet that blew overboard from the deck of the USS Harry…
2022-08-09
Pelosi visit: China’s aircraft carriers loom, Taiwan scrambles anti-air warships
On the evening of August 2, 2022, a United States Air Force Boeing C-40C landed at Songshan Airport…
2022-08-03
US Navy grounds aircraft over ejection seat issue
The United States Navy was forced to ground an undisclosed number of aircraft after discovering issues with some…
2022-07-28
Blue Angels selects first female pilot for 2023 air show season
The Flight Demonstration Squadron of the US Navy, known as the Blue Angels, has announced the six new…
2022-07-19