VPU-2 aircraft routinely fly maritime patrol missions in support of Fleet, Theater, and JTF operations to conduct research and development testing on avionics systems, sensors and equipment...

2021年7月14日 · The U.S. Navy’s most secretive spy planes have broken cover. Spotters in recent months have photographed at least three Navy P-8 patrol planes sporting unusual antennae and fake bureau numbers.

On March 27, 1996, Special Projects Patrol Squadron (VPU) 2 was commissioned as a full squadron, led by an operationally screened commanding officer. In March 1999, VPU-2 relocated to Marine...

2023年12月13日 · The Navy designed MUOS to provide increased levels of system availability over the current constellation of UFO satellites, as well as improved availability for small, disadvantaged terminals...

2020年6月11日 · VPU-2 moved from Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii, to Naval Air Station Jacksonville, Florida, effective April 1. It was the Navy’s last of four P-3 squadron to depart Kaneohe Bay. The other three squadrons — regular patrol squadrons VP-4, VP-9 and VP-47 — have moved to Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Washington, and have ...

2016年4月11日 · His placement inside the shadowy world of VPU-2 could give foreign spymasters unparalleled access into classified reconnaissance capabilities and intelligence from the region.

Patrol Squadron Special Projects Unit (VPU) 2 was established on 01 July 1982, and was redesignated to Special Projects Patrol Squadron (VPU) 2 on 14 April 1998. VPU-2 operates from numerous...

The United States Navy normally has its aircraft squadrons listed in a row. With the exception of a few special squadrons, such as VAQ-33, VXE-6 and VXN-8, they are shared evenly between the Atlantic Wing and the Pacific Wing.

Niessner assumed command of VPU-2 in May 2024. His awards include the Meritorious Service Medal, Air Medal (3 Strike/Flight), the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal (4), the Navy and...

(*3) The U.S. Navy proposes to shift two P-8A Poseidon patrol squadrons - one from each coast - from the active component to the reserve component in 2026. If approved, this will increase the number of P-8A reserve squadrons from two to four. (*4) VUP-11 will be established in Fiscal Year 2026 at NAS Whidbey Island.