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Saturday, June 15, 2013

US Hedges F-35 Delays with F/A-18 Upgrades

E/A-18G GrowlerThe U.S. Navy is upgrading its F/A-18 fighter jets to improve the attack and fighter aircraft’s survivability, electronics package and overall performance to better combat potential threats, service officials said.

The improvements are taking place across the legacy Hornet fleet as well as the Super Hornet and Growler fleets.

They include design work, engineering and enhancements to the avionics, sensors and helmet-mounted displays, weapons, targeting technologies and electronic warfare systems.

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