The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) has received the last of 12 Boeing EA-18G Growler electronic attack (EA) aircraft ordered from the US on 5 July.
The EA-18G Growler is an airborne electronic attack aircraft that has the ability to disrupt or jam a range of military electronics systems, including radars and communications systems. The $1,14 billion EA-18G Growler purchase includes the aircraft, required mission and support systems, training, and ongoing support to effectively develop and operate a Growler capability. Australia plans to achieve initial operational capability (IOC) in 2018 and full operational capability in 2022.
211216-N-QI061-1222 NAVAL STATION MAYPORT, Fla. (December 16, 2021) An MQ-4C Triton Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS), assigned to Unmanned Patrol Squadron 19 (VUP-19), sits on the flight line at Naval Station Mayport, Florida, Dec. 16, 2021. VUP-19, the Navy’s first Triton squadron, will continue to maintain and operate the aircraft off the East Coast to further develop the concept of operations and refine tactics, techniques, and procedures. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Nathan T. Beard/ Released)