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US Navy Awards $2.87B F/A-18 Engine Contract

1 source · first reported 2h ago

via Defence Blog

The US Navy has awarded GE Aerospace a $2.87 billion contract to support F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet and EA-18G Growler engines. The five-year performance-based logistics contract covers 17 engine components. This is one of the largest single logistics contracts issued by the Navy for the program.

Why it matters

The contract ensures the continued operation of the F/A-18 fleet, a critical component of US naval air power. The award demonstrates the Navy's commitment to maintaining its aircraft capabilities.

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