Through the Lens: Military in Photos in 2023
DoD in Photos 2023 — The Defense Department offers a glimpse into the lives and work of US military members who work around the globe 24/7, 365 days a year to ensure the nation’s security.
Lights, Camera, Action at NAS Pax
When “Top Gun: Maverick” technical crew members needed expert advice, they consulted engineers at NAVAIR. The command provided filmmakers with two F/A-18F Super Hornet fighter jets to modify for photography and a decommissioned Grumman F-14 Tomcat for on-the-ground scenes, as well as wind tunnel testing for the cameras.
Navy Gets First Block III Super Hornets
Boeing delivered the first two Block III F/A-18 Super Hornets to the US Navy this month. The first of 78 new Super Hornets was ferried to Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 23 at Naval Air Station Pax River for continued developmental testing.
Navy Wants $5B for 3 More Destroyers
The US Navy wants to build three more Arleigh Burke-class destroyers and is asking Congress for more than $5 billion in the next fiscal year. Building the warships would bring the number of guided-missile destroyers the Navy has procured to 85.
Navy’s F-35C Passes Major Milestone
The F-35C, the variant used by the US Navy passed a major milestone last week, when it achieved Initial Operational Capability, becoming the final variant of the jet to pass the requirements.
Expect a ‘Leaner, Agile’ Resurrected 2nd Fleet
The resurrected 2nd Fleet will become operational by early next year. The fleet will oversee the training of Navy forces on the East Coast. Expect the fleet to be “leaner, agile, and more expeditionary” than it was when deactivated in 2011.
Morning Coffee: F-35 Software May Delay Production
Delays in critical software testing for the Lockheed Martin F-35 fighter jet may slow production and increase development costs.
