Simple Flying reported on September 19, 2026, that the US Navy is finally bringing Auto-GCAS to its F/A-18 fleet, adding a critical layer of protection against potentially fatal ground collisions.
The article's headline states that the Navy waited a decade to give Super Hornet pilots the Air Force's life-saving Auto GCAS, underscoring the extended timeline for adopting the Air Force's life-saving Auto GCAS.
The automatic ground collision avoidance system will provide a critical protection layer for Navy pilots against potential fatal ground collisions for its fleet, according to the report.
