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What Are Boeing’s Prospects for the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet in Asia? ( Source- The Diplomat / Author- Benjamin David Baker)

United States Navy  FA-18 Super Hornet ( Image credits- Wikimedia Commons / United States Navy) Source- The Diplomat Author-  Benjamin David Baker As the Diplomat has noted recently, the Asia-Pacific has become an important market for modern military aircraft. Companies from countries such as France, Sweden, Russia, and China have been attempting to sell their platforms to a range of states in the region (see here and here for Beijing’s Asian aircraft bids). Several states, including Indonesia, Malaysia and India, are either planning to or are in the process of acquiring modern fighter jets. U.S. companies have a long and established position in this market. This has partially been for political purposes. During the Cold War, many states bought American kit out of necessity as much as quality, as there were few other acceptable sellers available (the French company Dassault being an important exception). U.S. companies are still among the top suppliers of Asian ai