Search

Navy Using C-2A Greyhounds With Ospreys Still Grounded But Clock Ticking

Navy Using C-2A Greyhounds With Ospreys Still Grounded But Clock Ticking
Senior military leadership cross the flight deck of the USS Carl Vinson (CVN-70) to board a CMV-22B Osprey, assigned to Fleet Logistics Multi-Mission Squadron (VRM) 30 on Feb. 9, 2022. At the time, the carrier was conducting routine maritime operations in 3rd Fleet area of operations. (Photo: U.S. Navy by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Megan Alexander)

SAN DIEGO– Amid the military’s grounding of V-22 Ospreys, the Navy Air Boss said they are able to still use the last C-2A Greyhounds for carrier operations, but impacts will increase if the problem is not solved soon. “Lucky for the Navy that the C-2A Greyhound is still available, so limited operational impacts at this point, but there are operational impacts. And as you look into the future, significant operational impacts if we can't get back and all that kind…

Subscriber-only content. Please log in below.

Not a subscriber or registered user yet?

Please contact us at clientservices@accessintel.com or call us at 888-707-5814 (Monday – Thursday 9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. and Friday 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. ET.), to start a free trial, get pricing information, order a reprint, or post an article link on your website.



Congress Updates

Baldwin Concerned With Army’s JLTV ‘Mismanagement,’ Seeks Support For Marines’ Procurement Plans

Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.) has raised concerns with the “Army’s mismanagement” of the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) program, and is seeking assurance that the Marine Corps can be supported […]


SASC Cites Concern With Army’s sUAS Approach, Seeks Info On Plans To Scale Fielding

Senate defense authorizers are seeking more info from the Army on its plans for scaling and deploying small drone capabilities citing concern with the service’s current “fragmented and insufficient” approach. […]


SASC Bill Would Raise Amphib Requirement To 33 Ships

The Senate Armed Services Committee’s (SASC) fiscal year 2027 defense policy bill adds new provisions that would raise the Navy and Marine Corps’ minimum requirement for amphibious warships and extend […]


Army Plans To Initiate ISV-Heavy Competition Later This Year, Official Says

The Army is planning to initiate its competition to build the Infantry Squad Vehicle (ISV)-Heavy in the fourth quarter of this year, a senior acquisition official has said.  Jesse Tolleson, […]