THE HON. GREG COMBET AM MP
Minister for Defence Personnel, Materiel and Science
SHAYNE NEUMANN
Federal Member for Blair
Friday, 19 February 2010
024/2010
Super Hornet Training Support Services Contract
Greg Combet, Minister for Defence Personnel, Materiel and Science,
announced today that Raytheon Australia has been awarded the Training
Support Services Contract to support Super Hornet training systems at Royal
Australian Air Force (RAAF) Base Amberley.
“The signing of the Super Hornet Training Support Services Contract is worth
approximately $21.5 million over three years, and secures about 25 jobs at
RAAF Base Amberley for that period,” Mr Combet said.
“The contract is vital for effective support of the Air Force’s fleet of Super
Hornets when they begin arriving at RAAF Base Amberley this year.
“Raytheon Australia will provide maintenance, logistics, and training services
to support the Super Hornet flight simulators, visual environment maintenance
trainers and electronic classrooms.
“Australia is acquiring 24 F/A-18F Super Hornets to aid the transition to a
mature Joint Strike Fighter capability, and allow Air Force to retire the F-111
fleet in December 2010.
“The Super Hornet project is on budget and running ahead of schedule. The
first Australian Super Hornets will arrive in late March 2010. The remaining
aircraft will be progressively introduced throughout the remainder of 2010 and
2011,” Mr Combet said.
Shayne Neumann, the Federal Member for Blair, said that the contract signing
further strengthens the partnership between the RAAF, industry and the
Ipswich area community.
“I am very pleased that this contract will support local jobs and help maintain
our air combat capability,” Mr Neumann said.
Media contacts:
Rod Hilton (Greg Combet)
02 6277 7620 or 0458 276 619
Jessica Hill (Shayne Neumann)
07 3201 5300 or 0488 076 420
Defence Media Liaison:
02 6265 3343 or 0408 498 664
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