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Navy eyes new facilities to expand F/A-18E/F and EA-18G modification capacity

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The Navy is considering new facilities to increase its capacity to make major modifications to F/A-18E/F Super Hornets and EA-18G Growlers. The effort comes as production priorities shift, putting the ability to upgrade existing aircraft alongside changing demands on the industrial base.

Discovered 2026-11-12T09:35:43.298007-08:00 | 2026-11-12T09:35:43.298007-08:00

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  • New facilities could expand the Navy’s capacity to carry out major modifications on its F/A-18E/F and EA-18G fleets.
  • The proposal comes amid shifting production priorities, underscoring the industrial-base challenge of balancing aircraft upgrades with other demands.

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