From the deck of America's newest carrier, Carrier Air Wing 8 blends stealth, speed and precision to project decisive airpower across vast maritime regions.

Weapon Systems 2023-08-25

High-tech training systems prepare F-35 pilots for combat scenarios

F-35 pilots put in almost half of their flying hours inside high-tech training systems that enable them to master the fifth generation fighter jet.

From the deck of America's newest carrier, Carrier Air Wing 8 blends stealth, speed and precision to project decisive airpower across vast maritime regions.

Weapon Systems 2023-08-24

Surface ships accompanying Ford Strike Group capable of launching 300 missiles

Capable of firing nine types of missiles, the four surface ships of the Ford CSG can destroy targets well beyond the range of fighter jets.

From the deck of America's newest carrier, Carrier Air Wing 8 blends stealth, speed and precision to project decisive airpower across vast maritime regions.

Weapon Systems 2023-08-22

Super Hornet fighter jets aboard USS Ford enable deep strike missions

If all 48 Super Hornets accompanying the Ford Carrier Strike Group were equipped with at least nine missiles, the entire wing could deliver 432 total missiles of all types within a short period.

From the deck of America's newest carrier, Carrier Air Wing 8 blends stealth, speed and precision to project decisive airpower across vast maritime regions.

Weapon Systems 2023-08-17

Ford Carrier Strike Group represents most lethal combat force in Mediterranean

The carrier strike group is able to deliver hundreds of missiles using aircraft, ships and submarines.

From the deck of America's newest carrier, Carrier Air Wing 8 blends stealth, speed and precision to project decisive airpower across vast maritime regions.

Weapon Systems 2023-08-14

Amphibious ships empower US Marines to overcome full spectrum of challenges

The US Navy provides the US Marine Corps three types of amphibious ships to enable Marine Expeditionary Units (MEUs) to conduct a full spectrum of challenges successfully.

From the deck of America's newest carrier, Carrier Air Wing 8 blends stealth, speed and precision to project decisive airpower across vast maritime regions.

Weapon Systems 2023-08-01

Capabilities of F-22 Raptor extend well beyond air-to-air combat

The stealth fighter-bomber has superior capabilities to detect adversary air defenses and other capabilities that could empower follow-on fighters and bombers to get closer to other targets.

From the deck of America's newest carrier, Carrier Air Wing 8 blends stealth, speed and precision to project decisive airpower across vast maritime regions.

Weapon Systems 2023-07-27

Superior pilot training sets F-35A fighter ahead of competition

More than 2,000 pilots and 14,000 repair personnel, all trained to phenomenal levels, keep an unparalleled fighter jet far ahead of any imagined rivals.

From the deck of America's newest carrier, Carrier Air Wing 8 blends stealth, speed and precision to project decisive airpower across vast maritime regions.

Weapon Systems 2023-07-24

Harnessing improved capabilities, USS Thomas Hudner paves way for future destroyers

The USS Thomas Hudner (DDG-116) was the first Flight IIA 'Technology Insertion' Arleigh Burke-class destroyer, and is equipped with 96 vertically launched missiles.

From the deck of America's newest carrier, Carrier Air Wing 8 blends stealth, speed and precision to project decisive airpower across vast maritime regions.

Weapon Systems 2023-07-24

The A-10: designed for close-combat destruction

With titanium armour and a lethal array of armaments, the A-10 is a key aircraft designed to support US and allies in countering malign activities throughout the Gulf region.

From the deck of America's newest carrier, Carrier Air Wing 8 blends stealth, speed and precision to project decisive airpower across vast maritime regions.

Weapon Systems 2023-07-24

F-22 Raptor still seen as most capable fifth generation fighter in the world

With its combination of ground attack, electronic warfare and signals intelligence capabilities, the F-22 remains at the top of the world's fighter jets after nearly two decades in service.