
US Navy Expands Carrier Operations with New CMV-22B Ospreys
The US Navy has awarded a $590 million contract to the Bell Boeing Joint Program Office for the production and delivery of five CMV-22B Osprey aircraft. This fixed-price incentive modification, announced on March 21, enhances the Navy’s logistics capabilities for carrier-based operations. The aircraft are expected to be delivered by January 2028. Enhanced Capabilities The CMV-22B Osprey combines vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) capabilities with the range and speed of a turboprop aircraft. This unique feature enables the rapid transport




