Key Points and Summary - The F/A-18E/F Super Hornet—born in the 1990s to replace aging F-14s and legacy Hornets—heads for its final production run as Boeing fulfills a last Navy order of 17 jets.

As the US Navy transitioned away from specialized fighter aircraft, it systematically overhauled the F/A-18 to serve in ...

In March 2024, the Navy secured a deal that would acquire 17 Block III F/A-18 Super Hornets from Boeing for a grand total $1.1 billion. This purchase will give the Navy 12 F/A-18F and five F/A-18E on ...

Summary and Key Points: The McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet has been a cornerstone of U.S. naval aviation since 1984. Its successor, the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet, introduced in 2001, offers significant ...

The F/A-18 Hornet has long been one of the U.S. Navy's most powerful all-weather, carrier-capable, multirole combat aircraft. The F/A-18 entered active service in 1983 for the U.S. Marine Corps, and ...

For the second time in just over a week, a U.S. Navy fighter jet from the USS Harry S. Truman aircraft carrier has been lost in the Red Sea, according to USA TODAY. A defense official confirmed an F/A ...

Summary and Key Points: Boeing has completed upgrades to the first U.S. Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet ahead of schedule, delivering two Service Life Modifications (SLM) Block III fighters. -These enhanced ...

The Boeing F/A-18 Super Hornet is a formidable fighter jet that has been around since 1999. You’ve likely seen its impressive capabilities while attending a U.S. Navy Blue Angels event or recruiting ...