Sat, Oct 02, 2010
Multi-Billion Dollar Deal With Boeing For 66 Super Hornets, 58
Growlers
The U.S. Navy has awarded a $5.297 billion multi-year
procurement contract to Boeing for 124 F/A-18E/F Super Hornet and
EA-18G Growler aircraft. Under the terms of the agreement, Boeing
will deliver 66 Super Hornets and 58 Growlers to the Navy from 2012
through 2015.
F/A-18E Super Hornet
The new contract is the third multi-year agreement between
Boeing and the Navy for production of the F/A-18E/F, the Navy's
frontline strike fighter, which delivers forward-deployed air
combat capability around the world from the decks of 11 Navy
aircraft carriers, including ongoing missions in Afghanistan. The
EA-18G, which is the newest U.S. combat aircraft, conducts advanced
airborne electronic attack (AEA) missions to support Navy and joint
force requirements. The EA-18G is scheduled for its first combat
deployment later this year.
"Boeing and its Hornet Industry Team suppliers have delivered
every Super Hornet and Growler on schedule to the warfighter and on
budget for the taxpayer from the first Super Hornet delivery," said
Boeing F/A-18 and EA-18 Programs Vice President Kory Mathews. "The
first two F/A-18E/F multi-year contracts generated more than $1.7
billion in savings for the United States. We look forward to
continuing to provide unmatched capability and value through this
contract."
EA-18G Growler
Boeing delivered 210 Super Hornets to the Navy during the
initial F/A-18E/F MYP, which spanned fiscal years 2000 through
2004. Boeing was then awarded a second MYP that included aircraft
procurement during fiscal years 2005 through 2009. Aircraft
deliveries under that contract continue through 2011 and total 257
aircraft.
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