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Boeing has expanded its industrial partnership strategy in Germany in support of the F/A-18 Super Hornet and EA-18G Growler aircraft offerings to the Bundeswehr. A Request for Information (RFI) was issued to more than 10 German companies to solicit bids.
German industry partners will play a significant role in providing support equipment, logistics and overall maintenance, parts, local sustainment programs, training, and other relevant repair and overhaul solutions for Germany’s potential Super Hornet and Growler fleet. German industry will also have the opportunity to participate in the development of the Next Generation Jammer for the EA-18G Growler.
The RFIs are the first step towards in-country sustainment worth approximately €3.5 billion over the lifecycle of the programs, and will contribute additional economic opportunity and value to the German economy as the programs evolve.
“Germany is home to outstanding aerospace expertise and innovation and we look forward to expanding our partnerships locally for Germany’s F/A-18 Super Hornet and EA-18G Growler fleet,” said Dr. Michael Haidinger, president of Boeing Germany, Central and Eastern Europe, Benelux and the Nordics. “With this partner expansion strategy, we are laying the foundation for new business opportunities for German industry champions, high-skilled new jobs and long-term economic growth.”
The F/A-18 Super Hornet Block III provides advanced, proven capabilities, as well as low life-cycle and acquisition costs suited to meet Germany’s fighter requirements, including the dual capable commitments to NATO.
With the lowest operating costs of all U.S. tactical aircraft in production (€17,000 per flight hour, source: U.S. Department of Defense Special Acquisition Report), combined with low procurement costs, the Super Hornet saves billions over its entire service life of +10,000 flight hours. This makes the Super Hornet a cost-effective solution for the German Luftwaffe.
The EA-18G Growler provides full spectrum protection, jamming radars and disrupting communications, and the combination of Super Hornet Block III and EA-18G Growler will give the Luftwaffe unmatched capability in both air-to-air and surface-to-air missions. This has been demonstrated the last fifteen years, as the EA-18G Growler has spanned the globe in support of all major and rapid reaction actions. Five EA-18G Growler Squadrons uniquely support the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Navy operations.
