US Approves $1.5 Billion Australian Super Hornet And Growler Fighter Jet Support Contract

  • Our Bureau
  • 02:47 PM, April 29, 2015
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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.

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