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In this defence focus episode Ryan Finnerty and Craig Hoyle discuss the future of the second largest air force in the world (the US navy) and why its new training jet doesn't need to be able to land on an aircraft carrier.

Further reading:

The Future of Naval Aviation: A Conversation with VADM Cheever

US Navy air boss outlines vision for carrier-based sixth-generation fighter

Boeing MQ-25 autonomous refuelling aircraft to begin US Navy shipboard integration in 2026

US Navy ditches field carrier landing requirement for T-45 Goshawk replacement

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