The US Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) on Tuesday has approved $1.5 billion contract to provide maintenance services, spare parts and logistics for Australian Air Force Boeing F/A-18E/F and EA-18G fighter jets.
The contract includes software and hardware updates, testing and training.
The deal would help the Royal Australian Air Force ensure the reliability and performance of its 24 F/A-18E/F Super Hornets and 12 EA-18G electronic attack planes, while increasing its ability to operate together with US forces, DSCA said.