McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet news
Here we gather what the specialist press publishes about McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet: 94 stories collected since July 10, 2026, newest first and always linking to the outlet that published them. The list updates itself as new pieces come in. The recurring topics are Military aviation, Civil aviation, Accidents.
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October 16, 2026
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U.S. Navy contract provides for the deactivation of production infrastructure, with the last fighter deliveries scheduled for 2027
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US Navy contract outlines the shutdown of production infrastructure as final fighter deliveries approach in 2027
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October 15, 2026
Not normal flights In an instant, US military units around the nation switched from routine training to a real-world missions on Sep. 11, 2001. However, not all the units assumed responsibility for…
October 14, 2026
In a historic day, the first eight Eurofighters were formally integrated into Wing 46's structure. The fleet will gradually grow to a total of 20 aircraft that…
October 7, 2026
Their acquisition will strengthen the stocks available for EF-18 and Eurofighter operations, in a context marked by rising demand for weaponry and the need…
October 5, 2026
The test carried two prototypes without release; the program advances toward initial operational capability… The post appeared first on…
October 3, 2026
Finland has received its first two F-35A Lightning II stealth fighters at Rovaniemi Air Base, a milestone that begins the gradual replacement of its F/A-18 Hornets and strengthens the…
In these deployments the aircraft has become a key asset for increasing the range not only of Spanish Eurofighters and F-18s, but also of other allied fighters.In addition, the A400M…
October 2, 2026
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Strike Fighter Squadron 41's F/A-18Fs let loose hundreds of air-to-surface and air-to-air weapons during the war with Iran. The post All The Weapons A Single Navy Fighter Squadron Launched During…
As VFA-41 returned to NAS Lemoore on Oct. 1, one of their jets carried a unique decoration indicating its involvement in the destruction of an unidentified Iranian submarine during the squadron’s…
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Following the arrival of the first F-35A Lightning IIs at Rovaniemi last September, the Finnish Air Force held a ceremony to officially unveil the new aircraft. The…
With the completion of the deployment of the Tactical Air Detachment (DAT) "Amber" in Estonia, Spain's Air and Space Force concluded a mission that combined more than 100 personnel, four…
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The award was the second major fighter jet program Boeing won this year after beating Lockheed Martin Corp. in March for the Air Force’s stealth F-47.
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The Ámbar Tactical Air Detachment ends five weeks of its mission from Ämari with more than 200 flight hours, a real QRA alert activation and combat exercises against unmanned…
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Another major milestone has recently been reached in the program to field the Blackbeard long-range air-launched hypersonic strike weapon system…
Their daily work has enabled us to fulfil our mission and embody Spain's commitment to defending our Estonian allies and friends," he said. With the deployment now over, the…
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October 1, 2026
In 2021, Helsinki ordered 64 of the stealth aircraft in a deal valued at $9.4 billion as a replacement for aging US-made F/A-18 Hornet fourth-generation fighters.
The US Navy revealed what are the first images of one of its Boeing F/A-18 Super Hornet carrier jets armed with the new hypersonic missile Blackbeard, during a…
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On 25 September 2026 the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) released a video showing two examples of the Blackbeard hypersonic missile mounted under the wing of an F/A-18E/F Super Hornet in flight…
A RAAF Super Hornet was spotted with an inert AIM-260 missile during the Gray Flag 2026 test event, few weeks after Australia announced the procurement of the new weapon. A Royal Australian Air…
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September 30, 2026
Boeing was selected by the US Navy to produce the sixth-generation F/A-XX fighter, which will replace the F/A-18 Super Hornet.
The US Navy has awarded Boeing a multibillion-dollar contract to produce the F/A-XX fighters that will replace the current F/A-18 Super Hornets. Boeing stated it will be…
The US Navy has selected Boeing to develop the F/A-XX, its future sixth-generation carrier-based fighter. The aircraft will replace the F/A-18 Super Hornet from the 2030s and operate…
September 29, 2026
The U.S. Navy released on September 25 the first images of the hypersonic missile Blackbeard being carried in flight by an F/A-18F Super Hornet. The material shows two examples of the…
September 25, 2026
For the first time, newly released imagery shows Castelion’s Blackbeard low-cost hypersonic weapon carried by a U.S. Navy Super Hornet during a test flight. Newly released imagery provides the…
The Navy is pushing to get Blackbeard, a lower-cost and fast-to-produce standoff weapon, into operational service by 2028 at the latest. The post Blackbeard Hypersonic Missile Seen Flying On F/A-18…
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In a new episode reflecting heightened tensions in northern Europe, Allied Air Command (AIRCOM) revealed that Swedish Gripen and Finnish F/A-18 fighters managed to…
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On 24 September 2026, Finnish F/A-18 Hornet and Swedish JAS39 Gripen fighters were jointly scrambled to identify a formation of Russian military aircraft over the Gulf of…
Controversy in Ceuta: the Interior Ministry requests reinforcement of the maritime border and ATME demands explanations over reports of alleged assaults on immigrants by…
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September 24, 2026
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After receiving the information, the National Military Command Centre notified the General Inspectorate for Emergency Situations of the need to activate alert measures for the population of the…
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