Lawmakers Add Super Hornet Funds, Push F-35 Engine Despite Opposition

摘要

Despite recent comments by Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates questioning the seriousness of the Navy's strike fighter shortfall, both the House and Senate versions of the fiscal 2011 defense authorization bill have added funding for more F/A-18E/F Super Hornet carrier-based fighter jets than requested by the Obama administration.rnIn May, the House approved a $760 billion defense authorization bill that adds $630.5. million for eight additional Super Hornets and associated government equipment and spare parts.