The latest aviation strategy from the US Marine Corps calls for half of the service's vertical/short take-off and landing AV-8B Harrier jump jets to be retired by 2026, with the remaining aircraft mothballed in 2027.
Ryan Finnerty is an Americas Defence Reporter at FlightGlobal. He covers a range of topics including aviation, aerospace, security, and law enforcement, with a particular focus on the Russia-Ukraine War, the US Army, and the airline industry, including major players like Boeing. Ryan's insights and expertise are featured in publications such as Space Today and FlightGlobal.