Federal Register #2026-14764

F/A18F Super Hornet and EA18G Growler Aircraft Training and Support for Australia

This opportunity involves a Foreign Military Sales (FMS) case managed by the U.S. Department of Defense for the Government of Australia, focused on training and support for advanced military aircraft. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of Defense, Office of the Secretary, in coordination with the U.S. Navy's Foreign Military Sales office (case ATPGTM) - End customer: Government of Australia - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the notification - Training and support will be provided by U.S. Government or contract vendors as required - Products and Services Requested: - Classified and unclassified aircrew and maintenance training for F/A18F Super Hornet and EA18G Growler aircraft - Includes squadron-level proficiency training, aircrew courseware, and follow-on instruction - Protective personnel equipment for aircrew and maintenance personnel - U.S. Government and contractor technical and logistics support services for aircraft operations and maintenance - Provision of classified and unclassified technical and non-technical manuals, books, publications, and training documentation - Other related elements of logistics and program support - Unique or Notable Requirements: - No major defense equipment (MDE) is included in this sale - The highest classification level for defense articles and services is SECRET - All items and services are authorized for export to Australia - The program is intended to enhance Australia's defense capabilities and interoperability with U.S. forces - The estimated value of the sale is $250 million

Description

The Department of Defense (DoD) has published an unclassified arms sales notification regarding the sale of F/A18F Super Hornet and EA18G Growler aircraft training and related support services to the Government of Australia. The total estimated value of the sale is $250 million, including classified and unclassified aircrew and maintenance training, protective personnel equipment, technical and logistics support services, and related program support. The sale supports U.S. foreign policy and national security objectives by enhancing Australia's defense capabilities and interoperability with U.S. forces. The highest level of classification of the defense articles and services is SECRET.

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