Aviation News
A U.S. Navy F-16A departed the runway at NAS Lemoore during a routine training mission last week. The jet, #90-0945, is assigned to NAS Fallon’s Naval Strike Air Warfare Center aka Top Gun.
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The U.S. Navy has embarked on a groundbreaking collaboration with Texas A&M University to pioneer the development of fully autonomous Vertical Takeoff and Landing (VTOL) aircraft capable of landing on moving ship decks. The three-year project, funded by the Navy, aims to create a robust solution that could revolutionize the way aircraft land on naval vessels.
Petty Officer 3rd Class Hailey Servedio, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
The United States Navy’s MQ-4C Triton unmanned aircraft system (UAS) has touched down at Andersen Air Force Base in Guam for its second deployment in the Pacific theater. This deployment comes after Triton’s initial tour from January 2020 to October 2022, during which valuable lessons were learned and significant upgrades were made to this cutting-edge platform.
U.S. Navy Photo by CNAF Public Affairs
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The US Navy has made a significant decision regarding the former USS Enterprise (CVN 65), the world’s first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier. The service has opted for “Alternative 3,” which involves dismantling and disposing of the warship using commercial industry expertise. This process will take place at one of three potential locations: Newport News, Virginia; Brownsville, Texas; or Mobile, Alabama.
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The Australian Defence Force (ADF) is set to receive a significant boost in its strike capabilities as the Albanese Government commits more than $1.7 billion to acquire some of the most advanced and potent weapons systems available.
Long-range strike missiles and guided weapons play a pivotal role in enhancing the ADF’s capacity to deploy powerful strikes and maintain a strategic advantage against potential adversaries over extended distances. To establish and enhance this critical capability, the government has taken decisive steps to acquire advanced weaponry.
