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Navy Still Mulling Post-F-35C Aviation Combatant; Could be Mix of Manned, Unmanned Aircraft

By: Sam LaGrone

December 5, 2019 3:54 PM

A U.S. Navy F-35C Lightning II, attached to Commander, Joint Strike Fighter Wing, the ‘Argonauts’ of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 147, completes a flight over Eglin Air Force Base in Fort Walton Beach, Fla., Feb. 1, 2019. US Navy Photo

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Navy is unclear how it will proceed with its next generation of aviation combatants following the introduction of the F-35C Lighting II Joint Strike Fighter into the carrier air wing, Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Mike Gilday said on Thursday. Read More →

Video: MQ-25A Stingray Makes First Test Flight

By: Sam LaGrone

September 19, 2019 10:23 PM

Boeing MQ-25A Stingray takes its first flight on Sept. 19, 2019. Boeing Photo

The prototype for the Navy’s first unmanned aerial refueler made its first test flight from an airfield in Illinois, Boeing announced on Thursday. Read More →

Navy Has No Plans Develop Lethal Carrier UAV Before MQ-25A Hits Flight Decks

By: Sam LaGrone

May 22, 2019 7:54 AM

X-47B Salty Dog 501 flies over USS Theodore Roosevelt on Aug. 17, 2014. US Naval Institute Photo

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Navy won’t pursue the development of a lethal carrier-based unmanned aircraft before it fields its unmanned MQ-25A Stingray tanker sometime in the 2020s, the service’s requirements chief said last week. Read More →

Navy: First MQ-25A Stingray Flight Planned for Later This Year

By: Sam LaGrone

May 6, 2019 5:30 PM

MQ-25 Stingray. Boeing Photo

NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. – Later this year, Boeing’s prototype for the Navy’s MQ-25A Stingray unmanned aerial tanker will make its first flight from an Illinois airport. When the Stingray will start operating from U.S. carriers is less clear. Read More →

Report: U.S. Carriers Need New Lethal Unmanned Aircraft, New Fighter to Stay Relevant

By: Sam LaGrone

March 5, 2019 5:50 PM

X-47B Salty Dog 501 flies over USS Theodore Roosevelt on Aug. 17, 2014. US Naval Institute Photo

WASHINGTON, D.C. — To keep U.S. carriers relevant into the 21st century, the Navy needs to restart development of a lethal unmanned aircraft to fly from carrier decks, according to a new study on the future of the carrier air wing. Read More →

Navy Quietly Fires 20 Hyper Velocity Projectiles Through Destroyer’s Deckgun

By: Sam LaGrone

January 8, 2019 12:42 PM

Guided-missile destroyer USS Dewey (DDG-105) transits the Pacific Ocean while underway in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations. US Navy Photo

Last summer USS Dewey (DDG-105) fired 20 hyper velocity projectiles (HVP) from a standard Mk 45 5-inch deck gun in a quiet experiment that’s set to add new utility to the weapon found on almost every U.S. warship, officials familiar with the test have told USNI News. Read More →

Destroyer Paul Ignatius Passes Acceptance Trials Ahead of Early 2019 Delivery

By: Sam LaGrone

December 21, 2018 3:50 PM

The Ingalls-built destroyer Paul Ignatius (DDG 117) launched at first light Saturday morning, Nov. 12, 2016. Ingalls Shipbuilding photo.

Guided-missile destroyer Paul Ignatius (DDG-117) has completed its acceptance trials ahead of an expected early 2019 delivery to the Navy, Naval Sea System Command announced on Friday. Read More →

Boeing Lands Contracts With Upfront R&D Investing

By: Ben Werner

October 25, 2018 6:11 PM

Testing Boeing’s MQ-25A Stingray prototype in St. Louis. Boeing Image

Boeing landed the contract to build the Navy’s unmanned carrier-based refueling aircraft thanks to what company executives described as an aggressive up-front research and development investment. Read More →

Navy Picks Boeing to Build MQ-25A Stingray Carrier-Based Drone

By: Megan Eckstein and Sam LaGrone

August 30, 2018 5:06 PM

Tests of Boeing’s MQ-25A Stringray prototype in St. Louis. Boeing Image

This post has been updated to include comments from Chief of Naval Operations Adm. John Richardson and Navy acquisition chief James Geurts.

THE PENTAGON – Boeing will build the first unmanned aircraft to be a permanent part of the U.S. Navy’s carrier air wing, Navy officials announced Thursday. Read More →

Navy Prioritizing Speed to Field Over Price for MQ-25A Stingray Program

By: Sam LaGrone

April 9, 2018 1:06 PM

MQ-25A Stingray concepts
Top to Bottom: Lockheed Martin, Boeing, General Atomics

ST. LOUIS — After years of requirements churn and program uncertainty, the signal to companies vying to build the Navy’s first operational unmanned carrier aircraft is crystal clear: the Navy wants the MQ-25A Stingray as soon as possible. Read More →

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Tag Archives: General Atomics

Navy Still Mulling Post-F-35C Aviation Combatant; Could be Mix of Manned, Unmanned Aircraft

Video: MQ-25A Stingray Makes First Test Flight

Navy Has No Plans Develop Lethal Carrier UAV Before MQ-25A Hits Flight Decks

Navy: First MQ-25A Stingray Flight Planned for Later This Year

Report: U.S. Carriers Need New Lethal Unmanned Aircraft, New Fighter to Stay Relevant

Navy Quietly Fires 20 Hyper Velocity Projectiles Through Destroyer’s Deckgun

Destroyer Paul Ignatius Passes Acceptance Trials Ahead of Early 2019 Delivery

Boeing Lands Contracts With Upfront R&D Investing

Navy Picks Boeing to Build MQ-25A Stingray Carrier-Based Drone

Navy Prioritizing Speed to Field Over Price for MQ-25A Stingray Program

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