Aircraft
Super Hornet Targets Europe for Sales
Finland, Germany and Switzerland are all in the market for new fighters, while Canada and India also have upcoming requirements
Until recently Austalia was the only overseas air arm to receive the EA-18G Growler version of the Super Hornet. Now Boeing has been approved to offer it as part of its proposal to Finland, and this may be extended to the German bid. (photo: Commonwealth of Australia, Department of Defence)
Until recently Austalia was the only overseas air arm to receive the EA-18G Growler version of the Super Hornet. Now Boeing has been approved to offer it as part of its proposal to Finland, and this may be extended to the German bid. (photo: Commonwealth of Australia, Department of Defence)

Like its larger F-15 Eagle stablemate, Boeing’s F/A-18E/F Super Hornet has undergone something of a renaissance in recent times. Deals concluded with the U.S. Navy to build 78 Block III Super Hornets in a multi-year procurement and to retrofit the existing fleet to the new standard have not only underlined the confidence that the Navy has in the type, but also keeps Super Hornet-related production work going until at least 2033.


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