The US Navy has awarded a new multiyear procurement (MYP) contract to Boeing for 124 F/A-18E/F Super Hornet and EA-18G Growler aircraft.

Under the $5.297bn contract, Boeing will deliver 66 Super Hornets, the navy’s frontline strike fighter, and 58 Growlers from 2012 through 2015.

The Super Hornet is a multirole aircraft, capable of performing every mission in the tactical spectrum, including day / night strike with precision-guided weapons, suppressing enemy air defences and reconnaissance missions.

The EA-18G combat aircraft conducts advanced airborne electronic attack (AEA) missions to support navy and joint force requirements.

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The contract is the third multiyear agreement for production of the aircraft. Boeing has delivered 210 Super Hornets and over 430 F/A-18E/Fs to the navy to date.

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