Visiting VRM-40: The First East Coast CMV-22B Squadron

This report focuses on the arrival of the CMV-22B to Norfolk Naval Station and its projected impact on the fleet.

The Navy is shifting its focus to operating in contested environments, requiring adaptable and resilient logistics solutions. The CMV-22B Osprey is a key enabler of this shift.

The Osprey’s flexibility, including its ability to operate from various ships and locations, supports the Navy’s distributed maritime operations strategy.

The arrival of the CMV-22B coincides with the evolution of the aircraft carrier, exemplified by the USS Gerald R. Ford. These changes enhance the Navy’s warfighting capabilities and adaptability.

The CMV-22B, as part of a larger “tiltrotor enterprise,” and the report highlights the increasing importance of joint force integration and interoperability.

In addition, a Deep Dive podcast was generated via Notebook LM and can be listened to below.

There is a mis-statement in the podcast regarding range.

The report focused on the increased range of the CMV-22B compared to the MV-22B, not to the C-2A. The podcast spoke of the range of the C-2A versus CMV-22B and the statement is not correct.