NAVAIR
Military abbreviation · Military Unit and Organization
| Stands for | Naval Air Systems Command |
|---|---|
| Categories | Military |
NAVAIR stands for Naval Air Systems Command, a military unit and organization abbreviation.
Navy systems command responsible for developing, acquiring, testing and supporting the aircraft, weapons and related systems of the Navy and Marine Corps. It is headquartered at Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Maryland.
Example: NAVAIR cleared the F-35C for operations with the new helmet software.
Usage notes
Test squadrons at Patuxent River and China Lake, California, evaluate new aircraft and weapons before fleet introduction. NAVAIR traces its roots to the Navy's Bureau of Aeronautics, created in 1921. Pronounced "NAV-air."
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