FRCSW Delivers E-2D Hawkeye Ahead of Schedule
As the Navy introduces new aircraft variants to bolster the fleet, Fleet Readiness Center Southwest (FRCSW) continues to adapt its maintenance methods and practices to…
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First EA-18G inducted for Growler Capability Modification
The F/A-18 & EA-18G Program Office (PMA-265) commenced the five-year Growler Capability Modification (GCM) program at Naval Air Station (NAS) Whidbey Island, Washington. This kicks…
PMA-265 R&S team leads the way in digitization efforts
By Katie Walsh, PMA-265 Communications The F/A-18 and EA-18G Program Office (PMA-265) Readiness and Sustainment (R&S) Integrated Product Team (IPT) is leading several high-level digital…
BQM-177A target achieves initial operational capability
The U.S. Navy’s next-generation Sub-Sonic Aerial Target (SSAT), BQM-177A, reached Initial Operational Capability (IOC) Feb. 27 and will begin land-based operations in Point Mugu, California….
280 F-35s delivered, thousands more in the works; ‘We own the fight,’ says admiral
With U.S. F-35 squadrons getting underway and international partners receiving and flying their own versions of the cutting-edge platform, the F-35 program is operating at…
CH-53K demonstrates vehicle lift
H-53K King Stallion successfully lifted (and set down) a Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) during a demonstration, Jan. 18. Using the single point hook, the…
Mission readiness top priority for heavy lift helicopter community
The Naval Air Systems Command’s (NAVAIR) H-53 Heavy Lift Helicopter Program (PMA-261) met in Norfolk Apr. 18 with U.S. Marine Corps and U.S. Navy leaders…
Network-enabled Harpoon missile completes free-flight test
The U.S. Navy completed a free-flight test of the new network-enabled Harpoon missile system Nov. 18 at the Sea Range at Point Mugu, California. Building…
NAWCWD hosts War Eagles at Point Mugu
The War Eagles, aka patrol squadron 16, park the P-8A Poseidon on a ramp at Naval Base Ventura County (NBVC), Point Mugu on April 6….
Newest E-2D makes debut NAS Norfolk
The U.S. Navy’s Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 125 received its fifth E-2D Advanced Hawkeye aircraft July 1 at Naval Air Station Norfolk, Virginia, becoming…
RQ-21A Blackjack begins operational test phase
The Navy and Marine Corps’ newest small unmanned aircraft system RQ-21A Blackjack began its initial operational test and evaluation (IOT&E) in early January at Marine…
UCAS centennial flight
The X-47B (AV-2) conducted the 100th flight for the Navy’s Unmanned Combat Air System Demonstration (UCAS-D) program here on Sept. 18. The Navy UCAS program successfully…
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