BAE Systems has been selected by Boeing to upgrade the flight control computers (FCCs) for the F-15EX Eagle II and the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet, according to a BAE Systems press release.

The upgrade aims to increase the aircraft’s performance, capabilities and operational readiness by increasing processing power and improving overall system robustness.

As the original manufacturer of the FCCs for both aircraft, BAE Systems will upgrade the electronic hardware and software. The company claims that this “Increase processing power, improve cyber and product security, address obsolescence issues, and support sustainability well into the future.”

In particular, the upgrade for the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet will include an additional processor that BAE Systems says will enable future capabilities for the fleet.

BAE Systems also pointed to its extensive experience in flight control technology and explained that this latest upgrade is part of their “Roadmap for high integrity flight control products.” The FCCs play a critical role in controlling flight operations by processing pilot inputs, monitoring conditions in real time via onboard sensors, and transmitting commands to control aircraft movements.

The system is designed for safety and reliability, with the ability to reconfigure controls in the event of failure or combat damage.

Corin Beck, Senior Director of Military Aircraft Systems for Controls and Avionics Solutions at BAE Systems, commented in the press release: “Our advanced flight-critical solution ensures these platforms remain operational now and in the future, while also equipping the aircraft to support the integration of new capabilities.”

The modernization will be carried out at BAE Systems’ facility in Endicott, New York, which the company describes as a state-of-the-art development and manufacturing center.

The press release positions this contract as a continuation of BAE Systems’ long-standing role in providing flight control solutions for military and commercial platforms, a field in which the company has over 40 years of experience.