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Navy Looking Into Future Capabilities For Next Generation Carrier Aircraft

Monday, July 24th, 2017

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Navy Looking Into Future Capabilities For Next Generation Carrier Aircraft

F/A-18 Hornet (Photo: Boeing)

The U.S. Navy is looking at unmanned and artificial intelligence capabilities as options to replace its F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet and E/A-18G Growler aircraft carrier forces, officials said at a conference Friday.Capt. Richard Brophy, who is working on the “Next Generation Air Dominance” (NGAD) study, said the Navy is looking at various technology and program investments needed to succeed the F/A-18 and E/A-18G and their follow-ons once they reach the end of their service life in the 2030s.The NGAD is…

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