According to information published by the US Department of Defense on May 18, 2021, the U.S. Navy declared initial operational capability for the Joint Precision Approach and Landing System (JPALS) on May 4, signaling the system’s ready to provide precision approach and landing capabilities to tactical carrier aircraft at sea in support of naval aviation operations worldwide.
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| U.S. Navy conducting tests for the JPALS on an aircraft carrier using two McDonnell Douglas F/A-18C Hornets in 2013. (Picture source: U.S. Navy) |
