Test squadrons prove ATAWS ready for legacy Hornet pilots
November 19, 2025
November 19, 2025
PATUXENT RIVER, Maryland, Nov. 19 -- The U.S. Naval Air Systems Command issued the following news release:
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Test squadrons prove ATAWS ready for legacy Hornet pilots
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An F/A-18 Hornet raced low across the China Lake desert during a simulated terrain collision. Seconds later, the jet pulled up and climbed to safety. The recovery proved the Automatic Terrain Awareness and Warning System could take over when a pilot no longer has time to res . . .
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Test squadrons prove ATAWS ready for legacy Hornet pilots
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An F/A-18 Hornet raced low across the China Lake desert during a simulated terrain collision. Seconds later, the jet pulled up and climbed to safety. The recovery proved the Automatic Terrain Awareness and Warning System could take over when a pilot no longer has time to res . . .