Pretty sure the F-18 has been getting updates - google f-18 stealth.

The EA-18 is probably the most interesting aircraft the air force has. At the rate technology is advancing, electronic warfare seems like it'll win over passive stealth.

The Navy operates the EA-18G, not the Air Force.

True, although the stealth capabilities are nowhere near the F-22 or F-35. Still, it helps to pack more than a couple missiles or bombs when the enemy inevitably discovers that you've dropped in to say hello.

Fairchild is long gone, having been bought years ago and lines closed and moved. You'd be starting almost at scratch.

The F-15 Silent Eagle is also interesting, and is a far better fighter than the F-18.

I really like the B-1R concept, too bad it'll never be built.