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EA-18G Given High Marks In OPEVAL, Boeing Says

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Tuesday, August 4th, 2009

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By Geoff Fein The Department of Defense (DoD) last month finished initial operational test and evaluation for Boeing's [BA] EA-18G, finding the new electronic attack aircraft operationally effective, operationally suitable and ready for fleet introduction. "The evaluation of Navy's testing community, under the Commander Operational Test and Evaluation Forces, determined that the EA-18G is able to effectively perform the intended operational mission and is also found to be suitable. The suitability evaluation focuses on maintainability, reliability and many support aspects…

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