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.
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.
Finland to Join NATO’s Air Shielding Mission in Romania
A detachment of the Finnish Air Force's F/A-18 Hornet fighter jets will participate in NATO's upcoming Air Shielding Mission in Romania.
Boeing Closes $1.1B F/A-18 Super Hornet Deal With US Navy
Boeing has secured a $1.1-billion contract to supply additional F/A-18 Super Hornets to the US Navy, withdrawing its previous decision to stop producing the aircraft by 2025.
Boeing Delivers US Navy MQ-25 Aerial Refueling Drone for Testing
Boeing has delivered the first US Navy MQ-25 Stingray aerial refueling drone for a “rigorous airframe integrity evaluation."
Raytheon to Build Next-Gen EW Prototype for US Navy Super Hornets
Raytheon has received a contract to produce a next-generation electronic warfare prototype for the US Navy’s Super Hornet fighter aircraft.
US Navy Tests StormBreaker Smart Bomb With Super Hornet
The US Navy has conducted the initial fielding of the StormBreaker weapon using F/A-18E and F/A-18F Super Hornet multirole combat aircraft.
Collins Elbit Vision Systems to Develop Helmet-Mounted Display for US Navy
Collins Elbit Vision System has received a contract to produce and test Improved Joint Helmet Mounted Cueing Systems for the US Navy.
TAE Aerospace to Revamp Engine Test System for Australia’s Super Hornets, Growlers
TAE Aerospace has received a contract to modernize the engine test system of Royal Australian Air Force’s Super Hornet and Growler aircraft.
Collins Aerospace Starts Full Production of US Navy’s Next Air Combat Training Solution
Raytheon Technologies segment Collins Aerospace has begun the full-rate production of a new air combat training solution for the US Navy.
US Navy Fields ‘Revolutionizing’ Maritime Aviation Training System
The US Navy has begun fielding a live virtual constructive system to “revolutionize” flight training for maritime aviation.
Boeing to Extend US Navy Super Hornet Service Life by 4,000 Flight Hours
Boeing has been awarded a $313.4 million contract to upgrade the F/A-18 E/F Super Hornets multi-role fighter aircraft of the US Navy.
NATO Fighter Jets Fly in ‘Large-Scale’ Joint Training Over Baltics
More than 20 fighter jets from NATO allies and partners joined a “large-scale” training exercise over Baltic airspace.
US Approves Foreign Military Sale of Actuated Devices to Kuwait
The US has approved a $59.1 million foreign military sale of actuated devices and related support for Kuwait.
Boeing to Stop Producing F/A-18 Super Hornets by 2025
Boeing has announced that it will no longer produce the F/A-18 Super Hornet fighter aircraft beginning in late 2025.
ASSET Awarded Aircraft Support Contract for US Navy
ASSET has received a contract to support the US Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division aircraft-integrated product teams.
Mercury Mission to Retrofit US Navy Hornets, Super Hornets, Growlers
The US Navy awarded Mercury Mission Systems a $35.7-million deal to deliver retrofitted avionics to Boeing’s Hornets, Super Hornets, and Growlers by 2024.
Boeing Bags $3.1B Aircraft Upkeep Deal From NAVSUP
NAVSUP WSS has awarded Boeing a five-year Basic Ordering Agreement to provide upkeep services for aircraft control systems.
US Navy F/A-18 Demonstrates Manned-Unmanned Teaming Capability
A US Navy F/A-18 Block III Super Hornet teamed with three unmanned aerial vehicles recently during a test flight.
US Sending Radar-Jamming Planes to Germany to Bolster NATO: Pentagon
The United States is sending six US Navy radar-jamming aircraft to Germany to enhance NATO capabilities, the Pentagon said.
India Begins Rafale Carrier-Based Flight Trials
The Indian Navy is ready to flight-test the naval version of the Dassault Rafale aircraft for its upcoming 40,000-ton carrier.
New US Navy Flight Control Enables Smoother Carrier Landings
The US Navy’s new Precision Landing Mode flight-control technology enables smoother aircraft carrier landings for Super Hornet pilots.
US Navy Awards Raytheon $71M Sensor Upgrade Contract
The US Navy has awarded Raytheon a $71.4 million contract to upgrade sensor hardware and software for its Super Hornet and Growler aircraft.
