HORNET Naval Strike Fighter
Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP)
Program facts
- Program number
- 126
- Short name
- F/A-18A/B/C/D
- Acquisition pathway
- Major Capability Acquisition (MCA)
- Lead component
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Department of the Navy
Department of Defense
- Contract awards
- 706
- Contract obligations
- $1,159,416,221 Since fiscal year 2006
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 | $20,210,433 |
| FY2025 | $58,886,674 |
| FY2024 | $42,702,052 |
| FY2023 | -$499,493 |
| FY2022 | -$3,802,077 |
| FY2021 | $132,107 |
| FY2020 | $585,990 |
| FY2019 | -$1,010,464 |
| FY2018 | $1,275,890 |
| FY2017 | $2,820,990 |
Top contractors by obligations
| Rank | Contractor | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Boeing Company | $825,308,792 | |
| 2 | The Boeing Company | $78,710,223 | |
| 3 | Raytheon Company | $74,060,470 | |
| 4 | The Boeing Company | $43,874,067 | |
| 5 | Mcdonnell Douglas Corporation | $22,074,717 | |
| 6 | Raytheon Company | $18,363,131 | |
| 7 | Rockwell Collins, Inc. | $11,555,634 | |
| 8 | Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation | $9,423,074 | |
| 9 | Parker-Hannifin Corporation | $9,196,766 | |
| 10 | Nippi Corporation | $5,522,897 |
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Contract awards
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About this program
The HORNET Naval Strike Fighter (F/A-18A/B/C/D) is a Major Defense Acquisition Program managed by the Department of Defense under Program Number 126. Operating within the Major Capability Acquisition pathway, this program oversees the acquisition and sustainment of the F/A-18 Hornet variants that serve as multirole combat aircraft for the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps. The program encompasses both the original F/A-18A/B models and the improved F/A-18C/D variants.
The contract awards associated with this program are primarily administered by the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) and predominantly consist of delivery orders for aircraft modifications, forward fit and retrofit kits, and specialized equipment. Contract values range from small purchases of a few thousand dollars to larger awards exceeding $111 million, with performance periods typically spanning 1-5 years. The Boeing Company emerges as the primary contractor, receiving numerous firm-fixed-price and cost-plus-fixed-fee delivery orders for F/A-18 Block III and Common Growler equipment, life-of-type buys, and various modification programs. Mercury Systems Inc. appears as another contractor, providing electronics and engineering services. None of the contracts utilize socioeconomic set-aside designations. While specific places of performance are limited in the data, some work is noted to occur in St. Louis, Missouri, and Jacksonville, Florida.
Quick answers
What is F/A-18A/B/C/D?
HORNET Naval Strike Fighter (F/A-18A/B/C/D) is a Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP) led by the Department of the Navy. It follows the Major Capability Acquisition (MCA) pathway.
How much has F/A-18A/B/C/D obligated on contracts?
706 contract awards are coded to F/A-18A/B/C/D, and their actions have obligated $1,159,416,221 since fiscal year 2006.
Who are the top contractors on F/A-18A/B/C/D?
The contractors obligated the most on F/A-18A/B/C/D contracts are The Boeing Company ($947,893,082 across 3 registrations), Raytheon Company ($92,423,601 across 2 registrations) and Mcdonnell Douglas Corporation ($22,074,717).
How much did F/A-18A/B/C/D obligate in fiscal year 2025?
Contracts coded to F/A-18A/B/C/D obligated $58,886,674 in fiscal year 2025.
What is the latest contract award for F/A-18A/B/C/D?
The latest contract award coded to F/A-18A/B/C/D is N6833526F1147, awarded to Avioss LLC on June 3, 2026.
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