US Navy pilots in training will now make their 1st carrier landing in an F/A-18 or F-35

No tailhook required to earn wings of gold?
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U.S. Navy Launches Competition for T-45's Replacement with Final RFP

The U.S. Navy has released the final Request for Proposals for the Undergraduate Jet Training System which will replace the T-45 Goshawk, confirming an accelerated schedule with a focus on costs. The ...
Defense Daily

Navy Issues RFP For T-45 Trainer Aircraft Replacement

The Navy issued its final Request for Proposals (RFP) on March 26 for its Undergraduate Jet Training System (UJTS) that aims ...
Pensacola News Journal

Whiting Field event lets training pilots see future, 'get out into the sky'

In its 35th year, the NAS Whiting Field Fleet Fly-In plays a key role for flight students to prepare to make career decisions on what aircraft they would like to fly The base is an ideal location for ...
GovCon Wire

Northrop Secures $225M Navy Contract Modification for E-130J Training Systems

Northrop Grumman has received a $225.1 million contract modification from the U.S. Navy to develop and deliver training systems for the E-130J aircraft. As the Navy advances major modernization ...

Oldest US Navy Supercarrier Sailing In ‘Southern Seas 2026’ Exercises

The United States Navy’s oldest supercarrier is on what is likely her final deployment, and this week, that included ...