U.S. Navy

The U.S. Navy plans to start fielding a new precision landing mode for its Northrop Grumman E-2D fleet in 2027.

U.S. Navy tests MQ-20 autonomy mission planning as it prepares to develop and field future Collaborative Combat Aircraft.

Some industry representatives are raising concerns about the U.S. Navy’s pricing plan and requirements for its next-generation trainer.

The proposed interceptor adds to a wide-ranging push by the U.S. Navy and other services to find ranging answers to the threat of Shahed-class drones and low-flying cruise missiles.

Northrop Grumman has dropped out of its partnership to help build the U.S. Navy’s next-generation jet trainer as it awaits a decision by the service.

Directed energy is at a precipice for the U.S. military services—the technology is ready, the military services just need to buy in to field it at scale.

The U.S. Navy is looking to bring on surrogate collaborative combat aircraft to learn how to operate the uncrewed systems as it starts to develop its own.

Initial requirements released by the Navy favor a large, fighter-size aircraft for autonomous combat roles.

U.S. Navy will begin installing Auto GCAS on Super Hornets and Growlers to reduce controlled-flight-into-terrain mishaps.

The US. Air Force Research Laboratory plans a solicitation for a low-cost, high-production-rate air-launched hypersonic weapon demonstrator.

Navy delays UJTS award and proposal deadline, leaving two competitors pursuing its next-generation jet trainer.

Navy seeks carrier-capable CCAs with large payloads, autonomous operations and rapid development for future carrier air wings.

Editors talk Tailhook, covering the Navy's surprise unveiling of Malice, a new long-range air-to-air missile, future carrier deck operations, the use of uncrewed aircraft, hypersonic weapons and more.

The U.S. Navy will station the E-130J Take Charge and Move Out nuclear command and control aircraft and its training unit at a U.S. Marine Corps base in North Carolina, according to a new solicitation.

Navy accelerates Terminal Stage Interceptor development, seeking industry self-funding and modular designs to rapidly replace Standard Missile.

Three new missile program details spell out the Navy’s high- and low-end munitions goals.

Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.

The slow decision to move ahead on a future fighter is putting pressure on the F-35 program to perform sustainment.

The U.S. Navy pushes for high-energy lasers on ships, aiming to enhance fleet defense by overcoming engineering challenges and boosting industry involvement.

A corrected Navy solicitation moves the start of GA-ASI MQ-9B SkyGuardian leasing from 2028 to 2027.

U.S. Navy officials have confirmed they are assessing requirements for a Compact Air-to-Air Missile for extremely short-range, air-to-air intercepts.

The U.S. Navy on Aug. 25 revealed plans to develop a new air-launched weapon for hunting enemy submarines.

The U.S. Navy has launched the first U.S. ground-based sled track facility to test infrared countermeasures in supersonic flight conditions amid more missile vulnerabilities being demonstrated overseas.

The U.S. Navy wants to steam ahead on bringing more uncrewed aircraft into its air wings, but the service chief favors a different approach than had previously been laid out.

The U.S. Navy's deployment extensions are now front and center with its carrier fleet.