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Long live the legacy of the USS ENTERPRISE 18th & 19th: century Schooners and Sloops 20th Century: CV 6, CVN 65, OV 101 21st Century: CVN 80 22nd Century: NX 01 23rd and 24th Centuries: NCC 1701 A, B, C, D, & E

In the realm of naval aviation maintenance, repair, and overhaul, a transformative technology is taking flight. At the heart of this revolution is Fleet Readiness Center Southwest (FRCSW), where a team of dedicated engineers is pioneering the use of cold spray technology. This innovative approach is not only enhancing the repair capability for aging aircraft but also paving the way for substantial cost savings, an increase in readiness, and environmental benefits. https://lnkd.in/eSA6be-6

Lots of milestones for the Oliver Wyman ADG team in 2023 including a record 140+ deals advised across the segment from private aviation to MRO, distribution, shipbuilding & naval sustainment, airport services, defense electronics, proprietary systems, space, aviation software and everything in between. The record level volumes, including participation in the most transformational deals of the year, could not have been achieved without the world class team that continues to strive for excellence. #PrivateEquity #AerospaceDefense

The USN F/A18 Super Hornet 6GEN replacement requirements laid out to inlcude; "operational reach, capacity, long-range kill chains, autonomy, and next-generation survivability as key enablers in the Air Wing of the Future and supporting Family of System.” From an AAR point of view it will be interesting to see deployment / evolution / replacement of the MQ25 Stingray (VUQ-10) to be part of the supporting Family of Systems and if that runs alongside / compare to the USAF Next-Generation Air-Refueling System (NGAS)

The American shipbuilding industry stands at a pivotal juncture, grappling with the twin challenges of growing demand and diminished production capabilities. As we strive to meet the expanding needs of the US Navy and the AUKUS partnership, the task is daunting given the sharp decline in shipyards, workforce, and global market share. However, there's a silver lining. The industry possesses significant untapped capacity in shipbuilding, maintenance, and repair that can be swiftly mobilized. We can unlock this potential by implementing five strategic interventions. Check out our latest article about how to rejuvenate this vital industry and keep pace with current and future demands. #Shipbuilding #Defense #AUKUS #USNavy #McKinsey

Ten years and $5 billion after Sikorsky's VH-92A Patriot was selected for the second VXX program iteration - the second effort to replace the 40-year-old VH-3D and 30-year-old VH-60N as presidential helicopters known as "Marine One" when the president is aboard - the helicopter is still not flying the president. And the USMC and Lockheed Martin/Sikorsky won't say why. The VXX program dates all the way back to 2003. Teamed w/Augusta-Westland, Lockheed's US101 was selected in the first go-around, only to have the program balloon to more than $11 billion and be canceled in 2009. So, 21 years after the effort began American taxpayers have shelled out more than $16 billion for an aircraft that still isn't operating for its intended mission. Another case of gross acquisition malpractice. My story in FlightGlobal. https://lnkd.in/gN7hsX4d

The Age of Falcons 🦅 Fleet Readiness Center Southwest transitions to the F-16, marking a new chapter in naval aviation. Here’s how they're doing it: https://lnkd.in/grPGkeMZ

IMPORTANT MILESTONE ACHIEVED!!! Check out this amazing video of the testing of the electromagnetic aircraft launch system (EMALS) on John F. Kennedy (#CVN79).

The American shipbuilding industry stands at a pivotal juncture, grappling with the twin challenges of soaring demand and reduced production capabilities. As we strive to meet the expanding needs of the US Navy and the AUKUS partnership, the task is daunting given the sharp decline in shipyards, workforce, and global market share. However, there's a silver lining. The industry possesses significant dormant capacities in shipbuilding, maintenance, and repair that can be swiftly mobilized. By implementing five strategic interventions, we can unlock this potential and elevate production efficiently. Discover more about how we can rejuvenate this vital industry and keep pace with current and future demands in our latest article on McKinsey. Dive into the insights. #Shipbuilding #Defense #AUKUS #USNavy #IndustryInsights #McKinsey

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