BAE Systems has delivered two F/A-18 Hornets to the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF), as part of the air force’s deeper maintenance support contract.

The BAE Systems Australia fast jet support maintenance team and its partner, L-3 MAS Canada, delivered the Hornets to the Williamtown facility.

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BAE, in cooperation with the DMO’s Tactical Fighter Systems Programme Office, is implementing the smart maintenance concept as part of the strategic reform programme (SRP) on the Hornets.

BAE Systems and L-3 MAS Canada is providing deeper maintenance and modification support for all 71 Australian F/A-18 Hornet fighters since 2009.

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