U.S. Marines Unveil Long-Term Aviation Revamp In Latest Plan

c-130J refueling F-35B

The Marines' plan envisions a replacement for the role now performed by the C-130J.

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The U.S. Marine Corps' aviation branch foresees a fleet-wide overhaul starting in 15 years, replacing fighters, rotorcraft and transport aircraft with next-generation platforms supported by advanced technology enablers. The 2026 Marine Aviation Plan released on Feb. 10 lays out an ambitious vision...
Steve Trimble

Steve covers military aviation, missiles and space for the Aviation Week Network, based in Washington, DC.

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