August 7, 2021
Why The Navy's Pilots May Not Be Ready to Fight China
Could this spell trouble for America in East Asia?
by David Axe Follow @daxe on Twitter L
Here's What You Need to Remember: The good news for the wider Navy is that it seems to recognize it has a problem, Holmes noted. Naval professionals such as the Tailhook panelists are working hard to improve aviators’ training while encouraging the Navy and industry to prioritize the right weapons programs, all in a context of “ruthless” honesty.
A panel of young aviators voiced a harsh warning to the audience at the U.S. Navy’s annual Tailhook aviation convention in Nevada in September 2019.
The Navy’s pilots aren’t ready to do battle with a high-tech foe such as China. The sailing branch’s planes must improve. Its training, too.
https://nationalinterest.org/blog/reboot/why-navys-pilots-may-not-be-ready-fight-china-191410
