Vice Adm. John B. Mustin, chief of U.S. Navy Reserve, told the Senate Appropriations Committee’s Defense subcommittee that the Reserve’s number one equipment priority is to buy the C-130J to replace the aging C-130T.
Felix 101, F-14D BuNo 164603, will be moving from Bethpage to the Cradle of Aviation Museum. Northrup Grumman will be helping to pay for and support the relocation.
A series of “first-ever” events took place during the recently concluded Neptune Shield 2022 exercise. The Super Hornet from USS Harry S. Truman carried out the first aerial refueling of a Spanish AV-8B and Italian F-35B.
220521-N-NO874-1005 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (May 21, 2022) An F/A-18E Super Hornet, attached to the “Fighting Checkmates” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 211, refuels a Spanish Navy AV-8B II+ Harrier in support of Neptune Shield 22, May 21, 2022. Neptune Shield 22 is the natural evolution of NATO’s ability to integrate the high-end maritime warfare capabilities of an Aircraft Carrier Strike Group, an Amphibious Ready Group and a Marine Expeditionary Unit to support the defense of the alliance. (Photo courtesy of Strike Fighter Squadron 11) Continue reading “Super Hornet refuels Spanish AV-8B and Italian F-35B for the first time”
The U.S. Navy has placed an order with Raytheon Missiles and Defense on May 24 to buy Tomahawk Block V cruise missiles and 30 of these missiles will be delivered to the U.S. Army.