Originally flown in the late 1960s, the Harrier has undergone a series of improvements that have increased safety, range and lethality. The AV-8B is a key component of the Marine Corps’ “all ...

This jump-jet, as it was often called, was adopted by the Marines in the form of the AV-8B Harrier II. After demonstrating its exceptional battlefield capabilities in the service of the British ...

The final Boeing AV-8B Harrier II jump jets in service with the US military will be retired in 2027. An aviation strategy released by the US Marine Corps (USMC) on 3 February calls for half of the ...