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Wednesday, December 07, 2011

Boeing Receives Contract for 1st Major Upgrades to Malaysian F/A-18D Hornets

F-18 Super HornetThe Boeing Company on Nov 28 received a U.S. Navy contract under the Foreign Military Sales Program to provide the first major upgrades for the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) fleet of eight F/A-18D Hornet fighter aircraft.

The contract covers design, development and installation of retrofit kits that will provide enhanced navigation, targeting and situational awareness. The upgrade program includes:
  • GPS improvements
  • A color, moving-map cockpit display
  • Identification Friend or Foe Interrogation capabilities
  • Addition of the Joint Helmet Mounted Cueing System
  • Maintenance and air crew training for these systems.
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