Northrop Grumman confirms completion of its last production lot for the Super Hornet as the U.S. Navy awaits decisions on its future fighter program

Boeing’s carrier-borne fighter marks 30 years as the US Navy approaches its next-generation replacement

The mission’s stated goal is to combat transnational criminal organizations and narcoterrorism, according to U.S. officials, but analysts see it as part of broader pressure to undermine Venezuela’s Maduro government

Boeing and Northrop Grumman compete to replace US Navy’s F/A-18E/F fleet with next-generation stealth aircraft

Super Hornet assembly line could be extended until 2027 if aircraft is selected by a foreign customer, company explained

Tests carried out in India proved that the fighter can operate from STOBAR-type aircraft carriers

Super Hornet aircraft was aboard the USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75) in the Mediterranean Sea when it blew off the vessel

Manufacturer requested bids for more than 10 companies in Germany in order to expand its strategic industrial partnership with the European country. Air Force considers replacing part of the Tornado with a new fighter with the ability to launch nuclear weapons

Airbus would have proposed to assemble all Eurofighter Typhoons in Switzerland if it wins. Rafale, F-35 and Super Hornet are also in competition

The country announced on Wednesday that four manufacturers submitted proposals for up to 40 aircraft at a total price of $6.5 billion