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March 11, 2013

Australia Eyes Purchase F/A-18E/F Super Hornet, EA-18G Growler Aircraft

Total Value Of The Agreement Estimated At $3.7 Billion

The 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 estimated cost of $3.7 billion.

...SNC/Embraer Protests The Protest

As previously noted, last week ended with the beginnings of what is sure to be another controversy as Beechcraft reported that it would protest an Air Force decision to award the LAS program to Sierra Nevada Corporation, and Embraer Defense. Beechcraft has, without much surprise, formally protested to the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) the USAF award of the Light Air Support contract to its Brazilian competitor, Embraer. Beechcraft states that an estimated 1,400 jobs in Kansas and other states are in jeopardy as a result of the Air Force decision.

Said Military Readiness Could Trump Development And Acquisition Of New Aircraft

Two senior Air Force leaders in Washington, D.C. warned a House committee last week of the impacts sequestration and a continuing resolution will have on the service's acquisitions and programs. Lt. Gens. Michael Moeller, the deputy chief of staff for strategic plans and programs, and Charles Davis, the military deputy, office of assistant secretary of the Air Force acquisitions, testified to the Tactical Air and Land Forces Subcommittee of the House Armed Services Committee Feb. 28 on Capitol Hill.