The U.S. Navy has decided not to fund the Raytheon AIM-9X Block III dogfight missile anymore, Bill Sweetman reports. Development of an insensitive munitions warhead for the missile continues.
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Category: Navy
McCain opposing aircraft carrier visit to China
The Pentagon and the PLA have been discussing on a possible visit of a U.S. aircraft carrier to China. However, the idea is being opposed by U.S. Senator John McCain.
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CNO Greenert: Stealth and speed less important for F/A-XX
U.S. Navy’s Chief of Naval Operations, Adm. Jonathan Greenert, believes stealth and speed are not important for the next generation F/A-XX naval fighter.
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UCLASS to enter service from 2022 or 2023
The U.S. Navy has pushed back the service entry date for the Unmanned Carrier Launched Surveillance and Strike (UCLASS) aircraft from 2020 to 2022 or 2023.
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U.S. Navy’s oldest active fighter pilot makes final flight
The U.S. Navy’s oldest active fighter pilot, Cmdr. Tim Kurtz, flew his last flight on Jan. 31 at Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base New Orleans.
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