Tag: united states navy
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Navy Bolsters Missile Testing with First P-8 Poseidon
The Navy has taken its missile testing capabilities to the next level with the deployment of its first P-8 Poseidon aircraft to Air Test and Evaluation Squadron 30, supporting long-range missile tests from Naval Air Station Point Mugu. This game-changing move enhances the Navy's testing prowess, leveraging the aircraft's advanced capabilities.
Navy Presses On With AARGM-ER Missile Despite Strategic Pause
The Navy is pushing forward with the AARGM-ER missile program, aiming to reach Initial Operational Capability by September 2026, despite a one-year pause on US purchases. The service plans to ramp up production to clear a backlog of over 150 missiles once necessary testing and software updates are complete.
Vought Targets Shipbuilders with OMB Rebuke at Sea Air Space
In a stunning move, Office of Management and Budget chief Russel Vought took aim at the shipbuilding industry during the Navy League's Sea Air Space conference, delivering a sharp rebuke that made headlines. His bold intervention marked a dramatic close to the annual gathering.