US Navy Secures $420M Deal to Keep F/A-18 Hornets, Growlers Soaring
The US Navy recently secured a critical $420 million deal to ensure the continued operation of its F/A-18 fighter jets.
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The US Navy recently secured a critical $420 million deal to ensure the continued operation of its F/A-18 fighter jets.
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