The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) received its first EA-18G Growler in a presentation ceremony in St Louis, United States on 29 July 2015. Former Chief of Air Force, Air Marshal Geoff Brown (ret’d), represented the RAAF at the ceremony where prime contractor Boeing and the U.S Navy formally presented the aircraft to the RAAF.
A derivative of the F/A-18F Super Hornet, the EA-18G Growler is the only aircraft in production providing tactical jamming and electronic protection. The Growlers enhance Air Force’s current fleet – which already includes 24 Super Hornets – and advances ‘Plan Jericho’, the initiative to transform the Air Force into an integrated, networked force able to deliver air power in all operating environments.
On current plans, all 12 aircraft will have been ferried to Australia by the end of 2017. Video courtesy of Boeing,
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