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F/A-18E/F

Australia – F/A-18E/F Super Hornet and EA-18G Growler Aircraft

AF-18F Super Hornet AustralianThe Defense Security Cooperation Agency notified Congress Feb. 27 of a possible Foreign Military Sale to Australia for up to 12 F/A-18E/F Super Hornet aircraft and 12 EA-18G Growler aircraft and associated equipment, parts, training and logistical support for an… Continue reading

US Navy Conduct Successful F/A-18E/F Satellite Communications Test

New capability designed to provide 2-way secure SATCOM for Super Hornet aircrews   ST. LOUIS, June 13, 2012 — Boeing [NYSE: BA] and the U.S. Navy have successfully completed an in-flight demonstration of a satellite communications (SATCOM) system that, if… Continue reading

General Dynamics Awarded $8 Million for F/A-18E/F Gun Systems

General Dynamics Armament and Technical Products, a business unit of General Dynamics (NYSE: GD), has been awarded a $7.8 million contract modification from the Naval Air Systems Command for production of more than 20 F/A-18 E/F 20mm gun systems for… Continue reading

US Navy Conduct Networked Distributed Targeting Capability Flight Test on Super Hornet

ST. LOUIS, April 5, 2012 – The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] and the U.S. Navy have successfully completed a flight test of the prototype Distributed Targeting System-Networked (DTS-N) on a Super Hornet. The system is designed to enhance the F/A-18E/F… Continue reading

Boeing Completes F/A-18E/F, EA-18G Multi-Year Procurement II Deliveries Ahead of Schedule

  • 2 multi-year contracts with US Navy generated $1.7B in savings
  • Deliveries completed early, on budget
     

Boeing today announced that it has completed delivery of 257 F/A-18E/F Super Hornet strike fighters and EA-18G Growler electronic attack aircraft to the U.S.… Continue reading

Boeing Begins Production of F/A-18E/F Distributed Targeting System

DTS enhances Super Hornet aircrews’ situational awareness when engaging air-to-ground targets
Initial Operational Capability scheduled for January 2013
 
Boeingtoday announced that it has started production of the new Distributed Targeting System (DTS) for the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet strike… Continue reading

Boeing, US Navy Deliver Proposal to Equip Japan Air Self Defense Force with Advanced Super Hornets

Super Hornets would include world’s most advanced air combat radar, designed-in stealth
Japanese manufacturers could benefit from design and production opportunities

TOKYO, Sept. 26, 2011 — Boeing [NYSE: BA] and the U.S. Navy have delivered a proposal to the government… Continue reading

Boeing F/A-18E/F IRST System Advances to Next Development Phase

The Boeing F/A-18E/F Super Hornet Infrared Search and Track (IRST) program received a Milestone B Acquisition Decision Memorandum from the U.S. Navy on July 13. This allows the program to advance to its next development phase — Engineering and Manufacturing… Continue reading

Boeing to Highlight Partnership Opportunities at LAAD 2011 in Brazil

F/A-18E/F Super Hornet simulator to be center of Boeing display

ST. LOUIS, April 11, 2011 — Boeing [NYSE: BA] will showcase the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet Block II flight simulator and an array of other company products, services and capabilities at… Continue reading

Northrop Grumman Successfully Demonstrates Capabilities of LITENING Targeting System on U.S. Navy F/A-18E/F

ROLLING MEADOWS, Ill., March 10, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC) today announced it successfully demonstrated its LITENING advanced targeting capabilities on the U.S. Navy’s premier fighter/attack aircraft, the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet, marking the eighth U.S. combat aircraft… Continue reading

Brazil – F/A-18E/F Super Hornet Aircraft

super20hornet20demoWASHINGTON, August 6, 2009 – Today the Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) notified Congress of a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Brazil of 28 F/A-18E Super Hornet Aircraft, eight F/A-18F Super Hornet Aircraft, 72 F414-GE-400 installed engines,… Continue reading

Boeing Delivers 400th F/A-18E/F Super Hornet to US Navy

ST. LOUIS, July 24, 2009 – The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] today announced that it delivered the 400th F/A-18E/F Super Hornet to the U.S. Navy in June.

The original Super Hornet strike fighter achieved initial operational capability with the Navy… Continue reading