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Blackbeard F/A-18E/F Super Hornet Integration
US Navy contract to integrate Blackbeard onto the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet.
A $105M US Navy contract to integrate Blackbeard onto the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet, covering system safety/certification testing, flight testing, and carrier-operations activities, targeting early operational capability in 2027.
Award detail
- Agency
- U.S. Navy
- Award ID
- Ceiling value
- $105M
- Vehicle
- Direct award
- Awarded
- 2026-04-24
- Period of performance ends
Recipient1
Frequently asked
- What is the Blackbeard F/A-18E/F Super Hornet Integration contract?
- A $105M US Navy contract to integrate Blackbeard onto the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet, covering system safety/certification testing, flight testing, and carrier-operations activities, targeting early operational capability in 2027.
- Which agency awarded the Blackbeard F/A-18E/F Super Hornet Integration contract?
- The Blackbeard F/A-18E/F Super Hornet Integration contract was awarded by U.S. Navy under a Direct award vehicle.
- How much is the Blackbeard F/A-18E/F Super Hornet Integration contract worth?
- The Blackbeard F/A-18E/F Super Hornet Integration contract has a value of $105M, awarded on 2026-04-24.
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$105M US Navy contract for integration of Blackbeard onto the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet; system safety/certification and flight testing; target early operational capability 2027
Castelion: Castelion Awarded $105M US Navy ContractVerified2026-04-24 - 2
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