EA-18G Growler Aircraft
Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP)
Program facts
- Program number
- 378
- Short name
- EA-18G
- Acquisition pathway
- Major Capability Acquisition (MCA)
- Acquisition category
- ACAT IC
- Acquisition status
- Full operational capability or full deployment (FOC/FD)
- Lead component
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Department of the Navy
Department of Defense
- Contract awards
- 609
- Contract obligations
- $15,489,647,564 Since fiscal year 2004
Program details come from the Department of Defense's acquisition program list. Contract figures come from SAM.gov (formerly FPDS).
Contract obligations by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Obligated |
|---|---|
| FY2026 | $443,589,011 |
| FY2025 | $1,664,568,752 |
| FY2024 | $354,538,390 |
| FY2023 | $1,078,001,565 |
| FY2022 | $785,539,292 |
| FY2021 | $1,126,177,842 |
| FY2020 | $1,068,615,542 |
| FY2019 | $1,280,201,257 |
| FY2018 | $1,625,903,592 |
| FY2017 | $2,379,363,060 |
Top contractors by obligations
| Rank | Contractor | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Boeing Company | $6,817,393,715 | |
| 2 | Raytheon Company | $4,600,302,245 | |
| 3 | General Electric Company | $1,761,593,899 | |
| 4 | Lockheed Martin Corporation | $415,473,874 | |
| 5 | L3 Technologies, Inc. | $348,218,089 | |
| 6 | Lockheed Martin Corporation | $249,006,069 | |
| 7 | Raytheon Company | $147,625,945 | |
| 8 | Marvin Engineering Co, Inc. | $144,614,181 | |
| 9 | Caes Systems LLC | $128,280,856 | |
| 10 | Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation | $116,390,205 |
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Contract awards
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About this program
The EA-18G Growler Aircraft program is a Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP) managed by the U.S. Department of the Navy Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR). The program encompasses the acquisition, sustainment, and modernization of the EA-18G Growler, a tactical electronic warfare variant of the F/A-18F Super Hornet used for radar and communications jamming missions. The program follows the Major Capability Acquisition (MCA) pathway and is designated as an Acquisition Category IC program.
Contract awards under this program range from small delivery orders of $3,000-$50,000 for specialized components to major production contracts exceeding $600 million for aircraft systems and electronic warfare capabilities. Primary contractors include The Boeing Company as the aircraft manufacturer, Raytheon for missile launchers and the Next Generation Jammer Mid-Band system, Lockheed Martin for infrared search and track systems, and General Electric for F414 engines. Notable small business contractors include Loughmiller Machine, Tool & Design, MSP Aviation, and D-J Engineering, who provide specialized manufacturing services for components and assemblies. The majority of contracts are awarded without set-aside designations through NAVAIR and Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA). Primary places of performance include St. Louis, Missouri; Orlando, Florida; and various manufacturing facilities in Indiana. Contract durations typically range from 3 months for component delivery orders to 5-7 years for major systems development and production efforts.
Quick answers
What is EA-18G?
EA-18G Growler Aircraft is a Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP) led by the Department of the Navy. It follows the Major Capability Acquisition (MCA) pathway and is ACAT IC. Its acquisition status is full operational capability or full deployment (FOC/FD).
How much has EA-18G obligated on contracts?
609 contract awards are coded to EA-18G, and their actions have obligated $15,489,647,564 since fiscal year 2004.
Who are the top contractors on EA-18G?
The contractors obligated the most on EA-18G contracts are The Boeing Company ($6,817,393,715), Raytheon Company ($4,747,928,190 across 2 registrations) and General Electric Company ($1,761,593,899).
How much did EA-18G obligate in fiscal year 2025?
Contracts coded to EA-18G obligated $1,664,568,752 in fiscal year 2025.
What is the latest contract award for EA-18G?
The latest contract award coded to EA-18G is N6833526P1123, awarded to Deval Life Cycle Support LLC on July 20, 2026.
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