Navy F/A-18E/F and EA-18G Aircraft Procurement and Strike Fighter Shortfall: Background and Issues for Congress

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Abstract:

The Navys proposed FY2010 budget requests about 1.0 billion for the procurement of nine FA-18EF Super Hornet strike fighters. The Navys FY2009 budget had projected that 18 FA-18EFs would be requested in FY2010. The Navys proposed FY2010 budget also requests about 1.6 billion for the procurement of 22 EA-18G Growler electric attack aircraft. The Navys proposed FY2010 budget does not request a new multiyear procurement MYP arrangement for procuring FA-18EFs and EA-18Gs in FY2010-FY2014. Some Members of Congress are interested in the option of procuring 18 FA-18EFs in FY2010 the number projected for FY2010 under the FY2009 budget, so as to make a start toward mitigating a projected Navy-Marine Corps strike fighter shortfall. Some Members are also interested in approving a new MYP arrangement for procuring Super Hornets and Growlers in FY2010-FY2014, so as to further mitigate the shortfall and reduce the collective procurement cost of the aircraft.

Author(s):
Gertler, Jeremiah J.
Author Organization(s):
LIBRARY OF CONGRESS WASHINGTON DC CONGRESSIONAL RESEARCH SERVICE
Descriptive Note:
Congressional rept.
Supplementary Note:
CRS Report for Congress
Pagination:
0043

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

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Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
CRS-RL30624
Monitor Series:
CRS/DC
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_4.2.3_Manage Global Supplier Networks; JCA_4.2_Supply; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_5.5_Direct; JCA_5.5.1_Communicate Intent and Guidance; JCA_4.3_Maintain; JCA_4.1_Deployment and Distribution; JCA_5.4_Decide; JCA_JCA_4.1.2_Sustain the Force; JCA_1.1_Force Management; JCA_1.2.3_Educating; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_4.5.4_Requirements Definition; JCA_4.5_Operational Contract Support; JCA_4_Logistics; JCA_5.2_Understand; JCA_1.2.5_Lessons Learned; JCA_1.2.1_Training
Communities of Interest:
Air Platforms
Descriptor(s):
*JET FIGHTERS, *ATTACK AIRCRAFT, *ELECTRONIC AIRCRAFT, *NAVAL BUDGETS, *NAVAL PROCUREMENT, SHORTAGES, STRIKE WARFARE, COSTS, CONGRESS, ELECTRIC POWER
Field(s)/Group(s):
Attack and Fighter Aircraft, Patrol and Reconnaissance Aircraft, Economics and Cost Analysis
Keyword(s):
F A 18E F AIRCRAFT, EA 18G AIRCRAFT
Report Date:
2009 Nov 25
Creation Date:
2010 Jan 13