Retired U.S. Air Force General Merrill McPeak, who was chief of staff when the F-35 program began, said creating the F-35B cost a lot, for little gained.
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Category: Navy
Super Hornet, Growler to get new mission computer
Boeing has received a $48 million contract from the U.S. Navy to collaboratively develop a new mission computer for the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet and EA-18G Growler.
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Wildcat makes first landing at sea
AgustaWestland Wildcat helicopter has made its first landing at sea on board RFA Argus off England’s south coast on Nov. 7.
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Boeing gets second P-8A LRIP contract
Boeing has received a $1.7 billion low-rate initial production (LRIP) award from the U.S. Navy for seven additional P-8A Poseidon maritime surveillance aircraft.
Multi-service office to advance air-sea battle concept
The U.S. Air Force, Navy and Marine Corps have set up a new office to integrate air and naval combat capabilities.