Boeing has expanded its industrial partnership strategy in Germany in support of the F/A-18 Super Hornet and EA-18G Growler offering to the German military.
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 $4 billion USD over the lifecycle of the programmes, and will contribute additional economic opportunity and value to the German economy as the programmes 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 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.”