Initial development of JPALS completed

NAVAIR has completed the initial development of the Joint Precision Approach and Landing System (JPALS) using USS Theodore Roosevelt .

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USN officials reiterate commitment to F-35 but looking at more F/A-18 orders

Richard Gilpin, deputy assistant secretary of the U.S. Navy for air programs, told Reuters at the Dubai Airshow, that the service remains committed to the F-35 but is also looking at options to buy additional F/A-18s.

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