Growler airforce jets touch town in Vic | SBS News
Two of Australia's new high-tech electronic warfare Growlers have touched down at the Avalon Airshow
www.sbs.com.auI don’t have live access to pull in current news right now. Based on the latest available public updates I can reference, here are the most recent widely reported items about the Growler (EA-18G) program:
- Delivery milestone: Boeing’s St. Louis facility marked a notable milestone with the 150th EA-18G Growler delivered under the U.S. Navy program, with the aircraft entering service in test and evaluation units. This underscores ongoing production activity and the aircraft’s continued role in airborne electronic attack.[1]
- Program scope and role: The Growler is a variant of the F/A-18F Super Hornet equipped for airborne electronic attack, combining Super Hornet capabilities with advanced EW avionics to counter current and emerging threats. The platform supports fleet testing and development through dedicated test squadrons such as VX-31 (Dust Devils).[1]
- Historical context and international operators: The Growler’s international footprint includes early deployments by allied air forces (notably Australia’s fleet acquisition and integration efforts) and ongoing interest in EW capabilities among partners, reflecting the aircraft’s significance beyond the U.S. Navy.[2][3]
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