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Navy Quietly Starts Development of Next-Generation Carrier Fighter; Plans Call for Manned, Long-Range Aircraft

August 18, 2020 7:27 PM

An F/A-18E Super Hornet, assigned to the “’olden Warriors’ of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 87, launches from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71) on May 26, 2020. US Navy Photo

This post has been updated to clarify comments from Bryan Clark.

After nearly a decade of fits and starts, the Navy has quietly initiated work to develop its first new carrier-based fighter in almost 20 years, standing up a new program office and holding early discussions with industry, USNI News has learned. Read More →

Navy Folding MQ-25A Tanker into Larger Unmanned Campaign; Test Flights to Resume This Summer

By: Sam LaGrone

July 30, 2020 7:09 PM

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

The first unmanned tanker to operate from an aircraft carrier is set to be the first major program in the Navy’s emerging unmanned campaign plan, the service’s top acquisition officer told reporters on Thursday. Read More →

Navy Cuts Super Hornet Production to Develop Next-Generation Fighter

By: Sam LaGrone

February 10, 2020 1:30 PM

An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 41 sits chocked and chained on the flight deck aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN-74) on Aug. 24, 2018. US Navy Photo

THE PENTAGON – The Navy wants to truncate production of the legacy F/A-18E/F Super Hornet in favor of pumping money into accelerating the development of its long-gestating next-generation carrier-based fighter program, the service revealed in its Fiscal Year 2021 budget request. Read More →

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 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: UCLASS

Navy Quietly Starts Development of Next-Generation Carrier Fighter; Plans Call for Manned, Long-Range Aircraft

Navy Folding MQ-25A Tanker into Larger Unmanned Campaign; Test Flights to Resume This Summer

Navy Cuts Super Hornet Production to Develop Next-Generation Fighter

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 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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