"The Future of Allied Air Power: The Royal Australian Air Force" - DRDC

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DRDC piece on the RAAF on this month's CFAWC email:

http://cradpdf.drdc-rddc.gc.ca/PDFS/unc203/p802709_A1b.pdf

 

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RAAF F-35s hit homeplate at Amberley for the first time.

This worth watching (just over 2mins) - https://youtu.be/ksHcfnQB3Ws

 

[MarkOttawa]

RAAF Growler fleet complete;

Australia now has full EA-18G Growler aircraft fleet
Australia has received the last of 12 EA-18G Growler electronic warfare aircraft ordered from the United States.

Australian officials on Friday officially welcomed a full fleet of Boeing EA-18G Growler electronic attack aircraft to Royal Australian Air Force Base Amberley.

RAAF Amberley, located in the state of Queensland, now has a complement of 12 two-seat Growlers. The first two aircraft arrived in Australia in February.

"We are the only country outside the United States operating the EA-18G Growler and the full fleet arrival represents a significant leap forward in joint electronic warfare capability," Minister for Defense Marise Payne said.

"The EA-18G Growlers will work with Army and Navy to deliver a networked joint force able to maneuver and fight in the electromagnetic spectrum."..
https://www.upi.com/Defense-News/2017/07/07/Australia-now-has-full-EA-18G-Growler-aircraft-fleet/7521499436359/

Lots more at DID:

Australia’s 2nd Fighter Fleet: Super Hornets & Growlers

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http://www.defenseindustrydaily.com/australia-to-buy-24-super-hornets-as-interim-gapfiller-to-jsf-02898/

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