The BAE Systems Australia and L-3 MAS Canada bagged a contract of approximately AUD $150 million ($120 million equivalent) to provide long-term maintenance and modification support for the RAAF’s F/A-18 Hornet fighters. The four years contract period (2009-2012) can be extended for another four years, up to 2018. The key element of the contract is to add fast jet support system capabilities. Besides this, the BAE Systems is also building new facilities at RAAFB Williamtown, which would provide future support not only to the RAAF Hornet aircraft but also the Joint Strike Fighter which would finally replace them1.