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Brian Everstine
April 13, 2026
Reliability issues with the U.S. Navy’s T-45 fleet are forcing the service to accelerate its replacement program. Credit: Lt. Garrett Booth/U.S. Navy
The U.S. Navy is charging ahead on fielding a new trainer while much of the rest of its future carrier air wing is in flux. Meantime, the service has settled a simmering debate on whether future pilots need to practice carrier landings before joining the fleet. The Navy on March 26 released its long…
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