As the Navy mulls the future carrier airwing of 2025 it must address weight growth associated with future platforms such as the Joint Strike Fighter and Unmanned Carrier-Launched Airborne Surveillance and Strike system aboard legacy Nimitz-class aircraft carriers, according to the service. The air warfare division director in the office of the chief of naval operations (N98) and the program executive officer for tactical aircraft programs are conducting a study to evaluate the performance, operational capability, costs and schedule of...
