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Pilot rescued after Hawker Hunter crashes off California coast

A US Navy crew rescued the pilot of a Hawker Hunter after the jet went down in the… The post Pilot rescued after Hawker Hunter crashes off California coast appeared first on AeroTime .

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Sep 23, 2026 · byAeroTime

Hawker Hunter Formerly Known As ‘Miss Demeanour’ Crashes off California

Hawker Hunter N345AX, operated by red air contractor ATAC but formerly a UK airshow star as G-PSST, went down a few miles off the California coast on Sep. 22. The pilot was rescued by a U.S. Navy MH-60 helicopter. Local news reports indicate that the wreckage of the jet has yet to be found, with […]

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Sep 23, 2026 · byThe Aviationist

Why The US Navy Waited A Decade To Give Super Hornet Pilots The Air Force's Life-Saving Auto GCAS

The US Navy is finally bringing Auto-GCAS to its F/A-18 fleet, adding a critical layer of protection against potentially fatal ground collisions.

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Sep 19, 2026 · bySimple Flying

The US Navy Just Bolted A Laser Weapon Onto Its Newest Destroyer, But It's Still Not Enough To Stop Drone Swarms

America's Navy struggles to make its dreams of lasers at sea a reality.

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Sep 18, 2026 · bySimple Flying

The Top 5 Highest Paid US Navy Pilot Ranks & Their Average 2026 Salaries

Discover the 5 highest-paid US Navy pilot ranks in 2026, from Commanders to Admirals, and how aviation careers reach $225,000 salaries.

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Sep 15, 2026 · bySimple Flying

Boeing Awarded LRIP Contract for MQ-25 Stingray

The U.S. Navy has awarded Boeing a contract for the Lot 1 of the Low-Rate Initial Production of the MQ-25 Stingray unmanned tanker, which includes three aircraft. The U.S. Navy has awarded Boeing the contract for the Lot 1 of the MQ-25A Stingray’s Low-Rate Initial Production. The Fixed Price Incentive contract, valued at $562 million, […]

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Sep 15, 2026 · byThe Aviationist

US Navy orders first production MQ-25A Stingray unmanned tankers

US$562 million contract covers three aircraft, with deliveries from 2029 after years of delays to the carrier-based refueling program

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Sep 15, 2026 · byAir Data News

The US Navy's Most Powerful Aircraft Carriers Ranked

Ranking the five most powerful US Navy aircraft carriers ever built, from the Midway class to the advanced Gerald R. Ford class supercarriers.

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Sep 13, 2026 · bySimple Flying

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U.S. Navy Selects L3Harris VAMPIRE Systems to Expand Counter-Drone Defense Capabilities

Aviation News – The U.S. Navy has selected L3Harris Technologies to deliver its VAMPIRE™ counter-unmanned systems (C-UxS) to support the nation’s expanding counter-drone defense network. The...

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Sep 10, 2026 · byAviation News EU

US Navy’s next-generation fighter decision to be unveiled soon, sources say

The program, currently unnamed but designated F/A-XX, has been buffeted by delays and funding disputes for years.

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Sep 9, 2026 · byDefense News

Why The US Navy's 200,000th Carrier Trap Quietly Exposes The Ford Class' Biggest Problem

As the steam catapult-equipped USS George Washington reaches a milestone, the USS Ford's EMALS are maturing while a White House fight is breaking out.

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Sep 8, 2026 · bySimple Flying

Russia warns US missile launcher in Norway is a wartime target

Russia’s Foreign Ministry declared that the deployment sites, command facilities and supporting infrastructure of a US Navy containerized missile launcher… The post Russia warns US missile launcher in Norway is a wartime target appeared first on AeroTime .

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Sep 7, 2026 · byAeroTime

Why The US Navy's Next Carrier Fighter Must Fly Twice As Far As The Super Hornet

The F/A-XX's most important number is also its biggest mystery: how far the Navy needs its next carrier fighter to fly.

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Sep 7, 2026 · bySimple Flying

US Navy seeks carrier combat drones carrying up to 10,000 pounds

The US Navy is asking defense companies to propose autonomous combat aircraft capable of launching from aircraft carriers,… The post US Navy seeks carrier combat drones carrying up to 10,000 pounds appeared first on AeroTime .

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Sep 3, 2026 · byAeroTime

5 US Navy Aviation Squadrons Taking On Bigger Roles In The Pacific

America's Navy is upgrading its forward-deployed airpower across the board.

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Sep 2, 2026 · bySimple Flying

5 Quiet Truths About The US Navy's Deployable Aircraft Carrier Crisis Right Now

The situation report on the mighty capital ships of America's Navy.

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Sep 1, 2026 · bySimple Flying

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US Navy Advances Next-Generation E-130J Phoenix II to Secure Strategic Nuclear Command Communications

Aviation News – US Navy Advances E-130J Phoenix II Deployment for Strategic Command The US Navy is advancing plans to deploy the E-130J Phoenix II,...

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Aug 31, 2026 · byAviation News EU

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F/A-XX Fighter Delays Strain Maintenance Budgets for Aging U.S. Navy F/A-18 and F-35 Fleets

AviationNews – Schedule slips and funding uncertainty surrounding the U.S. Navy’s next-generation F/A-XX fighter program are forcing defense planners to redirect critical resources into extending...

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Aug 31, 2026 · byAviation News EU

The US Navy's Least-Discussed Carrier Aircraft Is The One Every 6th-Gen Fighter Will Route Through

The Northrop Grumman E-2 Hawkeye is one of the most important enablers for the Navy's fighter jets and an important defense for the carrier group.

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Aug 31, 2026 · bySimple Flying

5 US Navy Destroyers Quietly Carrying The 2026's Heaviest Deployments

The high tempo of operations, coupled with a constrained fleet size and failed replacement programs, has destroyers working intensely in 2026.

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Aug 28, 2026 · bySimple Flying

US Navy reveals long-range AIM-424 Malice missile that fits inside an F-35C

The US Navy published official specifications for the AIM-424 Long Range Air-to-Air Missile (LRAAM) on August 22, 2026,… The post US Navy reveals long-range AIM-424 Malice missile that fits inside an F-35C appeared first on AeroTime .

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Aug 24, 2026 · byAeroTime

A Look At The Salaries Of US Navy Pilots In 2026

Several different ranks, aircraft, and the officers' responsibilities play a part in overall pay.

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Aug 23, 2026 · bySimple Flying

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US Navy Poseidon Transits Taiwan Strait Ahead of Upcoming Trump-Xi Summit

AviationNews – A United States Navy P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft successfully navigated the strategically sensitive Taiwan Strait on Friday, August 21, 2026. The flight...

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Aug 23, 2026 · byAviation News EU

US Navy reveals AIM-424 Malice air-to-air missile with range beyond 250 nm

Raytheon weapon is already undergoing flight testing and can be carried internally by the F-35C, with the Super Hornet and future F/A-XX also planned as platforms

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Aug 23, 2026 · byAir Data News