U.S. Navy

The “father of GPS” on how the system came to be and the hurdles it needs to overcome to remain at the cutting edge.

As E-2Cs retire, the service begins phased upgrades to the E-2D fleet, ending with the biggest modernization since it began fielding Advanced Hawkeyes in 2007.

Geopolitical tensions create a demand for carrier deployments that is not likely to abate soon.

A reporter riding on a Grumman C-2A considers what is in store for future aircraft carrier delivery.

CVN 73 aims to shake off its reputation from prolonged maintenance and bring new capabilities to the Pacific.

The Advanced Electronic Warfare program seeks to replace the original L3Harris ALQ-214 self-defense jammer and the Raytheon ALR-67(V)3 radar warning receiver.

PteroDynamics' X-P4 prototype flew nine autonomous launch and recovery demonstrations from the deck of the expeditionary fast transport ship at a Navy event.

A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 was damaged and one crewmember injured in a hard landing near Nellis AFB, Nevada, on Oct. 24.

The Pentagon has put 2,000 forces on prepare-to-deploy orders as it also has extended the deployment of a carrier strike group the Middle East.

Graham Corp., a longtime heat exchanger, vacuum technologies and valve provider to U.S. Navy ship programs, has secured a new credit line.

Flight testing will resume next fall after a two-year hiatus on a new version of a U.S. Navy- and Norwegian military-funded Nammo SFRJ missile.

A market survey released by the Air Force calls for higher engine thrust than what candidates for the Collaborative Combat Aircraft have flown so far.

Readers write about the Chinese Navy’s Case 3 operational capability, SAF and supersonic aircraft and the Senate’s hold on military promotion confirmations.

The first uncrewed aircraft system to operate from an aircraft carrier is two years behind schedule due to design, production and supplier management problems.

The U.S. Navy has not decided whether the competition will be managed at the all-up round level or with subcomponents.

The Pentagon still lacks a plan to successfully wrestle sustainment functions away from the collection of contractors that now jealously own those roles.

Top officials argue the service cannot push too far on autonomy, warning of requirements creep dragging down the schedule and increasing costs.

The U.S. plan for TacAir has many strands, providing multiple opportunities for angst—or catastrophe.

T-38, T-45 face decreasing mission capable rates, grounding due to aging powerplants.

A major new Pentagon initiative to bring on thousands of cheap autonomous systems will not require new funding or authorities.

The Collins Elbit Vision Systems joint venture has unveiled the Zero-G helmet-mounted display system.

Requirements for the service’s T-45 replacement would likely mean more engineering work for existing competitors.

Anduril Industries has acquired North Carolina-based Blue Force Technologies (BFT) and the small firm’s large uncrewed aircraft system development program.

A two-decade trend of failed X-plane projects at the agency appears to be reversing, with a recent switch to a scaled-down approach producing results.

It is time for Sen. Tommy Tuberville—and the Senate—to grow up and find a way to end this impasse.