Aviation News
A series of flight testing over the Point Mugu Sea Range from Apr. 18-29 help the U.S. Navy validate two sets of software configuration for the F/A-18 and EA-18G.
By U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Torrey W. Lee [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
Continue reading “Super Hornet, Growler gain new tricks with latest software package”
The Indian Navy share some images of the preparation for the retirement of the Sea Harrier today at INS Hansa.
Photos: Indian Navy
Continue reading “All set for Sea Harrier’s sunset today”
China said it scrambled two J-11 fighters and a Y-8 airborne early warning aircraft from the People’s Liberation Army Naval Air Force (PLANAF) when USS William P. Lawrence (DDG-110) conducted a “freedom-of-navigation” operation near Fiery Cross Reef on May 10.
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Continue reading “China scrambled 2 J-11s and 1 Y-8 AEW during DDG 110’s FON in Spratly Islands”
Since March this year, the 402nd Commodities Maintenance Group at Warner Robins Air Logistics Complex has been busy churning out F/A-18 outer wing spars for the U.S. Navy.
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U.S. Air Force photo by Tommie Horton
Continue reading “USN turns to Air Force for help to produce Hornet spare part”
A senior Iranian Navy officer said the country’s warships will soon be defended by an indigenous close-in weapon system (CIWS).
By U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class William Weinert/Released [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
Continue reading “Iranian warships to get indigenous CIWS”