F/A‑18E/F Super Hornet Explained: The US Navy’s Workhorse Fighter
Dive into this Super Hornet guide examining its design, combat versatility, and how it supports modern carrier operations across a range of mission profiles.
US Navy Completes Initial JDAM LR Flight Tests Out to 200 Nautical Miles
The US Navy has completed two initial flight tests of the Joint Direct Attack Munition Long Range variant, advancing a cost-effective standoff strike capability for the Carrier Air Wing.
Meet the MQ‑25A Stingray: Redefining Carrier Air Power
Navigate our guide on the MQ-25A Stingray, explaining its unmanned design, carrier integration, and refueling capability.
LRASM: The Missile Built for the Hardest Naval Fights
This guide explains how LRASM delivers long-range, survivable anti-ship strike using autonomous targeting, networked sensors, and stealth to counter advanced naval defenses.
The Harpoon Missile: A Look at America’s Maritime Strike System
A quick but comprehensive guide to the Harpoon missile, explaining its range, guidance, launch platforms, and enduring role in modern naval warfare.
KBR Wins $117M Contract to Support F/A-18 Export Jet Fleets
The US Naval Air Systems Command has awarded Texas defense company KBR a $117-million contract to provide support for its F/A-18 and EA-18G foreign military sales program.
Lockheed Awarded Contract for Latest Infrared Search and Track System
Lockheed Martin has been contracted for the delivery of Infrared Search and Track 21 Block II systems to the US Navy and Air National Guard.
Pentagon Set to Pick Builder for US Navy’s Sixth-Gen Fighter Jet
The US Department of Defense is expected to decide as soon as this week which US company will assemble the US Navy’s F/A-XX sixth-generation stealth aircraft.
Raytheon’s New Electronic Warfare Suite for F/A-18E/F Passes Critical Review
Raytheon has completed a critical review of its Advanced Electronic Warfare prototype for the US Navy’s F/A-18E/F Super Hornet.
US Approves $2B Sustainment for Australia’s F/A-18F, EA-18G Fleet
The US State Department has approved a possible $2-billion sustainment package for Australia’s F/A-18F Super Hornet fighter jet and EA-18G Growler electronic warfare (EW) aircraft.
Advanced US Precision Bomb Found Unexploded in Southern Yemen
An unexploded precision glide bomb fired by US forces against Houthi militants was found in Yemen’s southern Shabwah governorate, sparking fears of it falling into enemy hands.
Lockheed Builds Russian Pantsir-S1 Mock-Up to Train F-16s and F-18s
Lockheed Martin has created a replica of the Russian Pantsir-S1 air defense system to evaluate the effectiveness of the targeting pods installed on F-16 and F/A-18 fighter jets.
US Navy Declares Initial Operational Capability for Next-Gen F/A-18 Sensors
The US Navy has formally declared initial operational capability for the next-generation infrared sensors designed for the F/A-18 Super Hornet.
Another US Navy Jet Narrowly Missed ‘Friendly Fire’ Over Red Sea: Official
Another American fighter aircraft narrowly avoided being shot down by “friendly fire” while conducting a mission over the Red Sea.
US Navy’s F/A-18 Fighter Jet Shot Down Over Red Sea in ‘Friendly Fire’
Two US Navy pilots were shot down over the Red Sea early Sunday in "an apparent case of friendly fire," the American military said.
Northrop Modernizing F/A-18 Aircraft With Advanced Tactical Data Links
Northrop Grumman has secured a contract to integrate advanced tactical data links into the US Marine Corps’ F/A-18 Super Hornet aircraft.
Raytheon Completes Review of Advanced Super Hornet EW Prototype
Raytheon has completed a design review for its Advanced Electronic Warfare system prototype for the US Navy's F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet fleet.
Boeing Australia to Build Aerospace Parts and Components Locally
Boeing Australia has received the country’s Defence Aviation Safety Authority approval to locally manufacture aerospace parts and components.
US Approval Pending Over Kuwait to Sell F/A-18 Jets to Malaysia
Kuwait is in negotiations to sell its F/A-18C/D Hornet multi-role fighters to the Malaysian Air Force subject to US approval.
US Awards Boeing $319M for F/A-18 Sustainment Support
The US Navy has awarded Boeing a contract valued at $319.3 million to deliver sustainment support for the F/A-18 automated maintenance environment system.
BAE to Upgrade F-15EX, F/A-18E/F Flight Control Computers
Boeing has contracted BAE Systems to upgrade the fly-by-wire flight control computers of the F-15EX Eagle II and F/A-18E/F Super Hornet fighter jets.
Australian F/A-18 to Be Armed With US Hypersonic Cruise Missile
The Royal Australian Air Force is integrating the US Air Force’s Hypersonic Attack Cruise Missile with its F/A-18F Super Hornets.
US Navy Approves Next-Gen EW Prototype Design for Hornets, Super Hornets
The US Navy has approved the prototype design of an electronic warfare modernization initiative for the F/A-18 Hornets and Super Hornets.
Boeing Demos Virtual Manned-Unmanned Aerial Refueling
Boeing demonstrated manned-unmanned teaming of a digital F/A-18 Super Hornet and MQ-25 Stingray unmanned aircraft.
