Cubic's mission and performance solutions business has received an $8.5M task order to mature core architectures of a training system designed for the U.S. Navy's F/A-18 and EA-18G aircraft programs.
Read More »20th Navy Super Hornet Jet Enters Boeing’s Service Life Modification Program
Boeing has added a 20th F/A-18 Super Hornet from the U.S. Navy to a program aimed at extending the service life expectancy of the branch's multirole fighter jets.
Read More »BAE to Produce Aircraft Transponders for Navy, Canada
BAE Systems has been awarded a $58.7M sole-source contract to build and test combined interrogator transponders for F/A-18 and EA-18G Growler planes of the U.S. Navy and Canada.
Read More »GE Gets $52M Navy Modification for Super Hornet Engines, Components
General Electric has secured a $51.5M contract modification for the delivery of spare engines and propulsion support modules for the U.S. Navy's F/A-18 Super Hornet aircraft.
Read More »Boeing Tests New Infrared-Based Tracker for Navy Aircraft
Boeing tested a new infrared-based tracking technology with an F/A-18 Super Hornet aircraft in support of the U.S. Navy.
Read More »Boeing Picks Up Potential $4B Navy Deal for 78 Block III Super Hornet Jets
TYSONS CORNER, VA, March 22, 2019 — Boeing (NYSE: BA) will deliver 78 U.S. Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet aircraft in the Block III configuration under a potential $4B contract modification to commence full-rate production, GovCon Wire reported Thursday. The Department of Defense said Wednesday the modification covers 61 F/A-18E and …
Read More »Boeing Names 8 Potential International Block III Super Hornet Customers
Boeing has named Bulgaria, Canada, Finland, Germany, India, Japan, Poland and Switzerland as potential clients for the latest configuration of its F/A-18 Super Hornet fighter aircraft, National Defense reported Wednesday. Dan Gillian, vice president of F/A-18 programs at Boeing, said Wednesday at a media day in Virginia potential orders from those …
Read More »Boeing, HAL, Mahindra team up on bid for India’s fighter aircraft contract
Boeing has partnered with India-based Mahindra Defence Systems and Hindustan Aeronautics to offer the country’s air force the F/A-18 Super Hornet platform, Flightglobal reported Friday. The Chicago-based aerospace and defense company intends to propose a fighter aircraft production facility as part of its support to “Make in India” goals. The Indian air force sent a …
Read More »LRASM field test from F/A-18 Super Hornet slated for this year
Boeing‘s F/A-18 Super Hornet will be live-testing Lockheed Martin‘s Long Range Anti-Ship Missile later this year, Military.com reported Tuesday. The AGM-158C LRASM is expected to become operational in September 2019. At Naval Station Patuxent River, Md., the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet completed a successful “jettison release” test in 2017, which led to captive-carry tests at Navy …
Read More »Switzerland Outlines Requirements for New Combat Aircraft, Ground-Based Air Defense System
Switzerland has unveiled a list of specifications for the country’s future combat aircraft and ground-based air defense system. The Swiss defense department said Friday its NKF combat aircraft should be able to protect the Swiss airspace and perform routine air policing missions continuously. The country is looking for an aircraft that …
Read More »Report: India to Open Fighter Jet Procurement Competition to Twin-Engine Planes
The Indian government has called on the air force to consider both single- and twin-engine fighter jets for a potential $15 billion program to replace its fleet of combat aircraft, Reuters reported Thursday. A defense ministry source told Reuters the government also asked the air force to assess the Boeing-built …
Read More »Boeing Proposes to Build Super Hornet Manufacturing Facility in India
Boeing will establish a manufacturing facility for F/A-18 Super Hornet in India if the company wins a fighter aircraft supply contract with the Indian military, The Economic Times reported Monday. The report said India’s navy wants to procure 57 units of aircraft that can operate from carriers to support air defense, air-to-surface, buddy refueling and reconnaissance …
Read More »Report: Boeing Ends Belgium F-16 Replacement Contract Pursuit
Boeing has decided not to submit a proposal for Belgium’s recapitalization program that seeks to replace the country’s fleet of Lockheed Martin-built F-16 jets, FlightGlobal reported Wednesday. “We regret that after reviewing the request we do not see an opportunity to compete on a truly level playing field with the… …
Read More »Lockheed Martin, Saab Chase Indian Fighter Jet Supply Biz Opps
Both Lockheed Martin and Saab have offered to build the next generation of fighter jets for India’s military forces as the nation seeks to retire its legacy combat fleet, International Business Times reported Monday. Aditya Bhat writes Lockheed Martin’s F-16 Falcon Block 70 and Saab’s Gripen E fighter aircraft are …
Read More »Report: Talks Continue on Potential Boeing, Lockheed Fighter Aircraft Production Facilities in India
The U.S. and Indian governments look to close a deal that will potentially bring the production of fighter aircraft from Lockheed Martin and Boeing to India, the Washington Post reported Monday. Annie Gowen writes Lockheed has proposed to move its Texas-based F-16 assembly line to India, which will make the country the sole producer …
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