Navy delaying next-gen F/A-XX fighter spending for near-term investments
The combination of delaying F/A-XX development and shutting down F/A-18 production may not go well for Navy leadership when they testify to lawmakers.
Malabar exercise brings India to the Pacific – along with Aussie F-35s, P-8s
The 10-day exercise brought Vice Adm. Dinesh Tripathi of the Indian Navy from India's western coast to Papua New Guinea, via the Solomon Islands and on to Sydney, a rare outing for the Indian admiral who had only visited the Pacific once in 2018.
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Constantly evolving aerial threats demand training that adapts accordingly
With potential adversaries no longer predictable, training must move beyond just live exercises and flight simulators.
Boeing to stop making F/A-18 Super Hornets in 2025
The production line could be extended to 2027 if the Indian Navy chooses the fighter aircraft.