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,…
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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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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...
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
Air Data News•Ricardo Meier23 Aug
U.S. Navy Reveals AIM-424 “Malice” Long-Range Air-to-Air Missile
The U.S. Navy has publicly revealed a previously little-known next-generation air-to-air missile: the AIM-424 LRAAM (Long-Range Air-to-Air Missile), officially named “Malice.” The new missile was announced at the Tailhook Symposium held in Reno, Nevada on Aug. 22, 2026, and was first reported by The Aviation Week. The weapon then appeared on the Navy’s official Fact […]
The Aviationist•Rin Sakurai23 Aug
US Navy leads multinational effort for next-gen SeaSparrow missile
The U.S. Navy is leading a multinational effort to develop a new version of the Evolved SeaSparrow air defense missile.
How Much Do US Marine Corps Pilots Make Compared To US Navy Pilots In 2026?
The two branches pay similar salaries but serve very different roles.
Block II Upgrades for E-2D Advanced Hawkeye Clear Critical Design Review
The Block II’s open architecture for the E-2D’s mission systems, computers and displays enhance cockpit functionality, support future upgrades and improve sensor fusion. The U.S. Navy’s E-2D Advanced Hawkeye Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) aircraft’s Block II upgrades have completed the Critical Design Review (CDR), Northrop Grumman and the U.S. Navy announced on Aug. […]
The Aviationist•Parth Satam19 Aug
Northrop Grumman prepares major E-2D Hawkeye upgrade
Block II will replace mission-system hardware and software as the US Navy prepares to keep flying a design whose origins date back more than six decades
Air Data News•Ricardo Meier18 Aug
USAF Jolly Green IIs rescue five after Navy MH-60S Seahawk hard landing
Two US Air Force HH-60W Jolly Green II helicopters recovered five US Navy personnel from mountainous terrain near…
AeroTime•Clement Charpentreau18 AugAN
RTX to Ramp Up Tomahawk Missile Production to Over 1,000 Annually for U.S. Navy
AviationNews – Defense manufacturer RTX has unveiled major plans to drastically increase the production of its renowned Tomahawk cruise missiles to more than 1,000 units...
RTX Receives $22 Billion Contract to Accelerate Tomahawk Production
The award follows other investments in munitions production capacity aimed at reducing delivery times, strengthening supply chains and supporting U.S. and allied demand. Raytheon, an RTX business, has received a $22.9 billion, seven-year contract from the U.S. Navy to accelerate production of Tomahawk cruise missiles, the company and Department of War announced on Aug. 17, […]
The Aviationist•Parth Satam18 AugAN
President Donald Trump Directs US Navy to Replace EMALS with Steam Catapults on Future USS Doris Miller
Aviation News – Pentagon Directed to Replace EMALS with Steam Systems President Donald Trump signed a national security presidential memorandum on August 13, 2026, directing...
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USS Ronald Reagan Prepares to Rejoin Active Fleet Following Extensive 17-Month Overhaul
Aviation News – The U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN-76) is preparing to rejoin the active fleet following the completion of an extensive...
Trump orders US Navy to study return to steam catapults on new carrier
U.S. president has criticized EMALS since 2017, arguing that its complexity and maintenance requirements outweigh the advantages of electromagnetic launches
Air Data News•Ricardo Meier14 Aug
The Future USS John F. Kennedy Begins Acceptance Trials Ahead of Delivery
The John F. Kennedy, the second Gerald R. Ford class nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, left Newport News on Aug. 12 to commence acceptance trials before its handover to the U.S. Navy. Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) John F. Kennedy, soon to be the USS John F. Kennedy (CVN 79) will now have its systems and equipment evaluated in […]
The Aviationist•Kai Greet13 Aug
Is It True That The US Navy Is Racing To Field Its Own 6th-Generation Fighter?
Pulling back the curtain on the Navy's next-gen jet program.
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U.S. Navy demonstrates AI-Powered submarine hunter
Lockheed Martin collaborated with the U.S. Navy to successfully demonstrate a rapidly retrainable AI/ML sonar expert for antisubmarine warfare (ASW). Follow Aeronews on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and TikTok The system,...
How US Navy Jet Tail Codes Identify Their Carrier: 5 Facts That May Surprise You
Turning the page on the story written all over every Navy jet.
Why Carrying 4,000 Lbs Less Made The Osprey The Smarter Choice For The US Navy
To the untrained eye, the US Navy downgraded in terms of capability, when it chose the Osprey for fleet delivery. But it's actually a "game-changer".