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Defense & Security News - Australia |
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U.S. approves $1.5 bn support contract for RAAF F/A-18F Super Hornet and EA-18G Growler fleets | |||
The U.S. State Department
has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale
to Australia for F/A-18E/F Super Hornet and future fleet of EA-18G Growler
Aircraft Sustainment and associated equipment, parts and logistical
support for an estimated cost of $1.5 billion. The principal contractor
will be The Boeing Company in St. Louis, Missouri.
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Royal Australian Air Force F/A-18F Super Hornet fighter aircraft |
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The
Government of Australia has requested a possible sale of follow-on sustainment
support and services for 24 AF/A-18Fs
Super Hornet and future fleet of 12 AEA-18G Growler aircraft.
The sustainment efforts will include software and hardware updates, Engineering
Change Proposals, System Configuration upgrades, system integration and
testing, engine component improvement, tools and test equipment, spare
and repair parts, support equipment, publications and technical documentation,
personnel training and training equipment, aircrew trainer devices upgrades,
U.S. Government and contractor technical assistance, and other related
elements of logistics and program support. The estimated cost is $1.5
billion.
"This sale will contribute to the foreign policy and national security of the United States by helping to improve the security of a major contributor to political stability, security, and economic development in Southeast Asia and around the world. Australia is an important ally and partner that contributes significantly to coalition, peacekeeping, and humanitarian operations around the world.", said the DSCA. The proposed sale of follow-on sustainment support and services will enable the Royal Australian Air Force to ensure the reliability and performance of its F/A-18 fleet. The follow-on support will allow Australia to maintain aircraft availability/operational rates, and enhance interoperability with the U.S. and other nations. |
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