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The U.S. military is gearing up for the forthcoming retirement of another iconic aircraft type, with the last pilots now having graduated onto the AV-8B Harrier II attack jet. As we have explained in the past, the U.S. Marine Corps is pressing ahead with plans to remove the vertical/short takeoff and landing (VSTOL) aircraft from its inventory before the end of 2026, with this latest development a highly symbolic one within this process.

Last Marine Harrier Pilots Complete Training As AV-8B’s End Draws Near Last Marine Harrier Pilots Complete Training As AV-8B’s End Draws Near

By Thomas Newdick

Apr 2 2:13 PM EDT

Marine Corps AV-8B Harrier Pilot Intercepted Seven Drones (Updated)

Marine Corps AV-8B Harrier Pilot Intercepted Seven Drones (Updated) Marine Corps AV-8B Harrier Pilot Intercepted Seven Drones (Updated)

By Thomas Newdick

Feb 12 1:34 PM EST

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Ex-Marine Corps Harrier Pilot Who Worked In China Has Been Arrested Ex-Marine Corps Harrier Pilot Who Worked In China Has Been Arrested

By Thomas Newdick

Oct 25 6:59 PM EDT

The Time For Taiwan To Adopt Surplus AV-8B Harriers Is Now The Time For Taiwan To Adopt Surplus AV-8B Harriers Is Now

By Tyler Rogoway

Oct 6 3:19 PM EDT

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The Truth About The Harrier’s Unique ‘VIFF-ing’ Dogfight Maneuver The Truth About The Harrier’s Unique ‘VIFF-ing’ Dogfight Maneuver

By Commander Paul Tremelling RN (Rtd)

Sep 28 3:52 PM EDT

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The Harriers Are Gone But Thailand’s Unlikely Aircraft Carrier Sails On The Harriers Are Gone But Thailand’s Unlikely Aircraft Carrier Sails On

By Thomas Newdick

Aug 12 3:01 PM EDT

Have You Ever Seen An AV-8B Harrier Use The Meatball To Land On An Amphibious Assault Ship?

Have You Ever Seen An AV-8B Harrier Use The Meatball To Land On An Amphibious Assault Ship? Have You Ever Seen An AV-8B Harrier Use The Meatball To Land On An Amphibious Assault Ship?

By Tyler Rogoway

Oct 7 4:21 PM EDT

The Inside Story Of How The UK Culled Its Entire Harrier Jet Force In Just Two Months

The Inside Story Of How The UK Culled Its Entire Harrier Jet Force In Just Two Months The Inside Story Of How The UK Culled Its Entire Harrier Jet Force In Just Two Months

By Jamie Hunter

Jul 30 4:20 PM EDT

Marine AV-8B Harrier Crashed In North Carolina, Fourth U.S. Military Aircraft Lost In May (Updated)

Marine AV-8B Harrier Crashed In North Carolina, Fourth U.S. Military Aircraft Lost In May (Updated) Marine AV-8B Harrier Crashed In North Carolina, Fourth U.S. Military Aircraft Lost In May (Updated)

By Tyler Rogoway

May 21 1:17 AM EDT

US Marine Corps AV-8B Harrier Crashes During Exercise in Djibouti

US Marine Corps AV-8B Harrier Crashes During Exercise in Djibouti US Marine Corps AV-8B Harrier Crashes During Exercise in Djibouti

By Joseph Trevithick

Apr 3 3:05 PM EDT

Turkey Is Interested in Buying Surplus USMC AV-8B Harriers, Others Likely To Follow

Turkey Is Interested in Buying Surplus USMC AV-8B Harriers, Others Likely To Follow Turkey Is Interested in Buying Surplus USMC AV-8B Harriers, Others Likely To Follow

By Tyler Rogoway

Dec 6 9:42 PM EST

This Headcam Video of a Harrier Pilot’s Low-Level Mission is Like Being There

This Headcam Video of a Harrier Pilot’s Low-Level Mission is Like Being There This Headcam Video of a Harrier Pilot’s Low-Level Mission is Like Being There

By Tyler Rogoway

Mar 27 2:57 PM EDT

Carrier In Mediterranean Hits Record Milestone As Harriers Pound ISIS From Persian Gulf

Carrier In Mediterranean Hits Record Milestone As Harriers Pound ISIS From Persian Gulf Carrier In Mediterranean Hits Record Milestone As Harriers Pound ISIS From Persian Gulf

By Tyler Rogoway

Jun 22 11:00 PM EDT