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Indonesia tests F-16 and Super Tucano landings on toll roads to create emergency runways

Indonesia’s air force has trialled F-16 and A-29 Super Tucano landings on a public toll road, testing conversion of highways into emergency runways to enable dispersed operations across the archipelago. The demonstrations aim to provide mobile, carrier-like basing options for combat aircraft.

2026-02-11T21:24:10.989219-08:00

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US Navy, DIU seek runway‑independent long‑range strike drones for austere sites and any surface warship

2026-02-11T12:49:42.170668-08:00

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U.S. Navy CNO pushes shift to smaller, faster assets instead of aircraft carriers

2026-02-09T15:52:53.236325-08:00

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Trump weighs deploying second aircraft carrier to waters off Iran amid fragile talks

2026-02-10T12:23:53.420363-08:00

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US Navy to deploy a medium unmanned surface vessel with USS Theodore Roosevelt strike group Vice Adm. Brendan McLane said a medium unmanned surface vessel will deploy alongside the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt and its strike group during a deployment later this year, testing a tailored force‑pairing concept to integrate surface unmanned platforms into carrier operations.

2026-02-12T14:35:57.259099-08:00

US Navy to deploy a medium unmanned surface vessel with USS Theodore Roosevelt strike group

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Indonesia tests F-16 and Super Tucano landings on toll roads to create emergency runways Indonesia’s air force has trialled F-16 and A-29 Super Tucano landings on a public toll road, testing conversion of highways into emergency runways to enable dispersed operations across the archipelago. The demonstrations aim to provide mobile, carrier-like basing options for combat aircraft.

2026-02-11T21:24:10.989219-08:00

Indonesia tests F-16 and Super Tucano landings on toll roads to create emergency runways

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US Navy, DIU seek runway‑independent long‑range strike drones for austere sites and any surface warship The U.S. Navy, working with the Defense Innovation Unit, has solicited runway‑independent, long‑range armed UAS that can launch from austere shore sites or any surface warship — not just aircraft carriers. The effort prioritizes strike‑capable, shipboard‑compatible systems to support distributed maritime operations and increase at‑sea lethality.

2026-02-11T12:49:42.170668-08:00

US Navy, DIU seek runway‑independent long‑range strike drones for austere sites and any surface warship

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Trump weighs deploying second aircraft carrier to waters off Iran amid fragile talks President Trump said he is considering sending a second aircraft carrier to waters off Iran to raise pressure amid resumed nuclear talks, warning the U.S. may have to do “something very tough” if a deal collapses. Officials identified USS George Washington and USS George H.W. Bush as likely candidates.

2026-02-10T12:23:53.420363-08:00

Trump weighs deploying second aircraft carrier to waters off Iran amid fragile talks

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U.S. Navy CNO pushes shift to smaller, faster assets instead of aircraft carriers Adm. Daryl Caudle, the U.S. Navy’s top uniformed officer, is urging commanders to favor smaller, newer ships and other assets rather than defaulting to large aircraft carriers for crisis response. He is pressing a service-wide move toward leaner, more agile force packages for regional contingencies.

2026-02-09T15:52:53.236325-08:00

U.S. Navy CNO pushes shift to smaller, faster assets instead of aircraft carriers

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USS John F. Kennedy (CVN-79) completes builder's sea trials, returns to Newport News Newport News Shipbuilding completed builder's sea trials for John F. Kennedy (CVN‑79), the second Gerald R. Ford–class nuclear aircraft carrier. The future USS John F. Kennedy spent eight days at sea conducting systems, equipment and operational testing with NNS shipbuilders and the ship's crew before returning to the yard.

2026-02-04T12:36:02.326088-08:00

USS John F. Kennedy (CVN-79) completes builder's sea trials, returns to Newport News

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U.S. F-35C from USS Abraham Lincoln shoots down Iranian drone in Arabian Sea A U.S. F-35C operating from USS Abraham Lincoln shot down an Iranian drone after it "aggressively approached" the carrier in the Arabian Sea, U.S. Central Command said. The engagement, alongside reported Iranian harassment of a U.S.-flagged merchant vessel, comes as additional American forces flow into the region.

2026-02-03T09:37:19.594125-08:00

U.S. F-35C from USS Abraham Lincoln shoots down Iranian drone in Arabian Sea

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Marine F-35C squadron slated for 2022 carrier deployment; pilots to fight first in different fighter A U.S. Marine Corps F-35C squadron is scheduled for an aircraft carrier deployment in 2022, but its pilots will initially fly and fight in a different fighter type before transitioning to the F-35C. The sequencing affects carrier air wing readiness and transition timelines.

2026-01-27T21:03:22.065457-08:00

Marine F-35C squadron slated for 2022 carrier deployment; pilots to fight first in different fighter

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Indonesia tests F-16 and Super Tucano landings on toll roads to create emergency runways

US Navy, DIU seek runway‑independent long‑range strike drones for austere sites and any surface warship

U.S. Navy CNO pushes shift to smaller, faster assets instead of aircraft carriers

Trump weighs deploying second aircraft carrier to waters off Iran amid fragile talks

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