The Bridging Air Combat Capability (Super Hornet) project will acquire 24 Boeing F/A-18F Super Hornets, associated weapons, support, and training systems to establish a bridging air combat capability.

Phase 1 of the project will acquire the aircraft platform, and associated support and training systems.

Phase 2 of the project will acquire the associated missile suite including; AIM-9X Within Visual Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AIM-9X), AGM-154C & C-1 Joint Stand-Off Weapons (JSOW C and C-1), AIM-120C-7 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM) and new Infra-Red Flares in support of the Super Hornet aircraft.