Boeing Counting on International Customer to Keep F/A-18 Super Hornets Production Alive

Boeing Plans to extend production of the F/A-18 fighter aircraft till 2027 if the Super Hornet is selected by an international customer.
America's top airplane manufacturer expects to complete new-build production of the F/A-18 Super Hornet in late 2025 following delivery of the final U.S. Navy fighters, Boeing said in a release February 24.

Super Hornet Vs Dassault Rafale in Indian Navy competition
Boeing is in competition with Dassault to supply the F/A-18 Super Hornet naval version  or the Rafale Marine to India for its aircraft carrier. Though no selection has been made, reports say that the Rafale Marine is preferred due to its commonality with the Rafale sold to the Indian Air Force.

Next Generation Air Dominance Fighter 
The U.S. is developing its Next Generation Air Dominance Fighter (NGAD) and Boeing could have a role in this venture. “We are planning for our future, and building fighter aircraft is in our DNA,” said Steve Nordlund, Boeing Air Dominance vice president.
To support work on the next generation of advanced crewed and uncrewed aircraft, Boeing plans to build three new, state-of-the-art facilities in St. Louis. These facilities, as well as the new Advanced Composite Fabrication Center in Arizona, and the new MQ-25 production facility at MidAmerica St. Louis Airport, represent more than a $1 billion investment.
Boeing St. Louis will increase production of the world’s first all-digital training system, the T-7A Red Hawk, and the world’s first carrier-deployed autonomous refueling aircraft, the MQ-25 Stingray, along with ongoing production of new F-15EX Eagle IIs and 777X wing components.

F/A-18 Super Hornet Upgrades
In addition, Boeing will continue to develop advanced capabilities and upgrades for the global F/A-18 Super Hornet and EA-18G Growler fleet. Throughout the next decade, all Block II Super Hornets in Service Life Modification will receive the Block III capability suite. Boeing will also continue to add advanced electronic attack capability as part of ongoing Growler modifications.