Actualización del Growler australiano

Australia actualiza la capacidad del Growler EA-18G

Growler EA-18G de la RAAF (foto: Aus DoD)

Impulsar la seguridad nacional de Australia mediante la inversión en una mayor capacidad de ataque electrónico a través del avanzado Growler

El gobierno de Albania está entregando actualizaciones vitales a la flota de aviones electrónicos de la Real Fuerza Aérea Australiana y rangos asociados, fortaleciendo la capacidad de ataque electrónico de la nación.

El gobierno está actualizando nuestra capacidad de Growler EA-18G a través del Proyecto AIR 5349 Fase 6 - Growler avanzado, proporcionando a la RAAF tecnología líder mundial crítica para el futuro.

El EA-18G Growler es un avión de ataque electrónico capaz de interrumpir, engañar o negar una amplia gama de sistemas electrónicos militares, incluidos los radares y las comunicaciones.

Las actualizaciones incluyen:

o Desarrollo cooperativo del sistema de armas Next-Generation Jammer con la Armada de los Estados Unidos para reemplazar gradualmente el sistema de interferencia táctica ALQ-99

o Modificaciones de aeronaves, incluidas actualizaciones de sensores

o Stock de guerra de misiles antirradiación.

o Nuevos misiles antirradiación más avanzados y de mayor alcance.

o Actualizaciones a la capacidad de rangos de entrenamiento de guerra electrónica

o Mejoras en las instalaciones de Amberley, cerca de Brisbane, y del Área de entrenamiento aéreo de Delamere, cerca de Katherine, en el Territorio del Norte.

El proyecto garantizará la uniformidad con los aviones de la Marina de los Estados Unidos.

La empresa de radares australiana líder en el mundo CEA Technologies ha recibido un contrato de 277 millones de dólares para proporcionar capacidades avanzadas para los campos de tiro de guerra electrónica de Australia.

El contrato incluirá una serie de emisores fijos y portátiles para apoyar los ejercicios de entrenamiento y fortalecer la capacidad en toda la fuerza conjunta.

Es el primer contrato que se adjudica bajo la Fase 6, que tiene un presupuesto aprobado de más de $2 mil millones.

Departamento de defensa de USA

Maniobras Red Flag: Comentarios en USA sobre el desempeño australiano

Ejercicio Red Flag Nellis. Comentarios en los Estados Unidos

Growler EA-18G de la RAAF (foto: RAAF)

El primer Ejercicio Red Flag Nellis de 2023 ha tenido un gran comienzo en la Base de la Fuerza Aérea de Nellis en Nevada, EE. UU.

La Real Fuerza Aérea Australiana (RAAF) ha desplegado hasta cinco aviones EA-18G Growler del No. 6 Escuadrón y aproximadamente 100 aviadores en apoyo del Ejercicio para mejorar la interoperabilidad del poder aéreo de Australia con las naciones amigas.

El Director General del Aire de la RAAF, el Comodoro del Aire, John Haly, dijo que el entrenamiento de fuerza combinado entre la Real Fuerza Aérea Australiana, la Fuerza Aérea de los Estados Unidos y la Real Fuerza Aérea del Reino Unido brindó una oportunidad fundamental para que las naciones amigas mejoren sus habilidades.

“Ejercicios como Red Flag Nellis son una oportunidad para promover las relaciones y la interoperabilidad con los Estados Unidos y el Reino Unido”, dijo Air Commodore Haly.

"Aunque Australia lleva a cabo actividades de capacitación similares a nivel nacional, el alcance y la escala de Red Flag Nellis no se pueden replicar dentro de Australia".

El Comandante del Destacamento de Ejercicios de la RAAF, el Comandante de Ala Steven Thornton, dijo que el Ejercicio Red Flag Nellis proporcionaría un entrenamiento aéreo complejo y avanzado contra objetivos simulados y sistemas de amenazas realistas.

"Esta capacitación ayuda a garantizar que la RAAF permanezca lista para desplegar aeronaves y personal lejos de su base de operaciones y mantener operaciones de alto ritmo", dijo el comandante de ala Thornton.

“También proporciona el entorno necesario para probar y desarrollar nuevas prácticas de trabajo, sistemas o expansión de roles”.

El ejercicio Red Flag Nellis concluirá el 10 de febrero de 2023.

( AusDoD )

Rafales vuelan con Growlers sobre Australia

Rafales franceses entrenan junto a los Growlers de la RAAF

Avión Growler EA-18G de la Real Fuerza Aérea Australiana del No. El Escuadrón 6 reposta con la Fuerza Aérea y Espacial Francesa Dassault Rafale y un avión A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transport sobre el Mar del Coral (fotos: Aus DoD)

La Real Fuerza Aérea Australiana fortalece los lazos con la Fuerza Aérea y Espacial Francesa

La Real Fuerza Aérea Australiana (RAAF) y la Fuerza Aérea y Espacial Francesa (FASF) se reunieron sobre el Mar del Coral el 17 de agosto de 2022.

Tras el despliegue de la FASF desde Francia a Nueva Caledonia, viajando más de 16 000 km, los cazas Dassault Rafale y un avión de transporte cisterna multifunción fueron recibidos por la RAAF No. 6 Escuadrón EA-18G Growlers entre Nueva Caledonia y Australia.

El Comandante del Grupo de Combate Aéreo, el Comodoro Aéreo Tim Alsop, dijo que la reunión destaca las fortalezas del compromiso continuo entre las dos naciones y la capacidad de desplegar la capacidad de combate aéreo con poca antelación.





“La FASF realizó un despliegue rápido de 36 horas en Nueva Caledonia con aviones Dassault Rafale y un transporte cisterna multifunción”, dijo Air Commodore Alsop.

“La capacidad de desplegarse rápidamente con una fuerza pequeña pero potente demuestra la capacidad de la RAAF para proyectar poder y responder de manera eficiente con poca antelación.

“Fue una oportunidad fantástica para que nuestro avión Growler se uniera al avión francés Dassault Rafale en el último tramo de su viaje a Australia”.

La relación de defensa continua de Australia y Francia está impulsada por valores compartidos y un compromiso continuo con la estabilidad regional dentro de la región del Indo-Pacífico.





El Comodoro Aéreo Tim Alsop dijo que ambas naciones están comprometidas a mejorar aún más el compromiso y la interoperabilidad.

“Estamos comprometidos a garantizar una región del Indo-Pacífico estable, abierta e inclusiva, y continuaremos trabajando en estrecha colaboración con nuestros socios de la coalición”.

Las fuerzas francesas y australianas se han unido nuevamente durante el Ejercicio Pitch Black 22 en el Territorio del Norte, que se extenderá hasta el 8 de septiembre.

Ministerio de defensa de Australia

Mantenimiento para los Growler y Super Hornet australianos

Rayheon gana en el soporte de entrenamiento de Super Hornet y Growler

EA-18G Growler de la RAAF (foto: SDL info)

Defensa invierte en soporte de entrenamiento de Super Hornet y Growler

La Real Fuerza Aérea Australiana (RAAF) está mejorando y ampliando su apoyo de entrenamiento de combate aéreo para reforzar la capacidad de aviación de la RAAF en el futuro.

La Directora General de Sistemas de Combate Aeroespacial, Air Commodore Leanne Lee, dijo que Defense ha firmado un nuevo contrato de servicios de entrenamiento por $109,7 millones para el F/A-18F Super Hornet y el EA-18G Growler en la RAAF Base Amberley, Queensland, con Raytheon Australia.

“Este contrato inicial de $ 109,7 millones por cinco años brindará soporte de capacitación en simuladores en tierra, incluidos mantenimiento e ingeniería, así como servicios de capacitación de tripulaciones aéreas, como instrucción, desarrollo de cursos y tareas de generación de fuerza”, dijo Air Commodore Lee.

“Este nuevo contrato de Apoyo de Entrenamiento de Combate Aéreo de Ataque Electrónico garantizará que nuestro personal de la RAAF conserve su ventaja a través del entrenamiento de alta calidad F/A-18F Super Hornet y EA-18G Growler”.

El nuevo contrato empleará hasta 49 personas de Raytheon Australia y un subcontratista australiano, Milskil. La mayoría de los servicios de capacitación se brindarán desde la Base Amberley de la RAAF.

“El contrato de apoyo de entrenamiento de combate aéreo de ataque electrónico contiene más del 95 por ciento de contenido de la industria australiana con un beneficio económico directo de más de $ 104 millones para la economía australiana”, dijo Air Commodore Lee.

El EA-18G Growler y el F/A-18F Super Hornet son fundamentales para la flota de combate aéreo de la RAAF.

El EA-18G Growler es un avión de ataque electrónico capaz de interrumpir, desactivar y denegar una amplia gama de sistemas electrónicos militares, incluidos radares y comunicaciones.

El F/A-18F Super Hornet ha estado en servicio durante más de una década y es una capacidad clave de combate aéreo.

Ministerio de defensa de Australia

Más AARGM para los Growlers australianos

Australia obtendrá más AARGM

Growler de la RAAF con un par de AARGM (foto: RAAF)


WASHINGTON - El Departamento de Estado tomó la determinación de aprobar una posible venta militar extranjera al gobierno de Australia de misiles AGM-88E2 AARGM E2 y equipos relacionados por un costo estimado de $ 94 millones. La Agencia de Cooperación para la Seguridad de la Defensa entregó hoy la certificación requerida notificando al Congreso de esta posible venta.

El gobierno de Australia ha solicitado comprar hasta quince (15) Secciones de guía de misiles guiados antirradiación avanzados (AARGM) AGM-88E2; hasta quince (15) Secciones de Control AARGM; hasta quince (15) motores cohete de misiles antirradiación de alta velocidad (HARM); hasta quince (15) ojivas HARM; y hasta quince (15) Secciones de Control HARM. También se incluyen misiles tácticos AGM-88E2 AARGM All Up Round (AUR); AGM-88E2 AARGM Misil de Entrenamiento Aéreo Cautivo (CATM); DAÑO Código G AUR; DAÑO G-Code CATM; receptores GPS de código M; contenedores; equipos de prueba y soporte; Soporte de prueba de Growler EA-18G; repuestos y repuestos; software (Clasificado y No clasificado); apoyo de ingeniería del gobierno de EE. UU. y contratistas; y otros elementos relacionados de apoyo logístico y programático. El valor total estimado es de 94 millones de dólares.

Esta venta propuesta apoyará la política exterior y los objetivos de seguridad nacional de los Estados Unidos. Australia es uno de nuestros aliados más importantes en el Pacífico Occidental. La ubicación estratégica de este poder político y económico contribuye significativamente a garantizar la paz y la estabilidad económica en la región. Es vital para el interés nacional de los EE. UU. ayudar a nuestro aliado a desarrollar y mantener una capacidad de autodefensa fuerte y lista.

La venta propuesta mejorará la capacidad de Australia para hacer frente a las amenazas actuales y futuras al suprimir y destruir los emisores de radar terrestres o marítimos asociados con las defensas aéreas enemigas. La destrucción o supresión del radar enemigo niega al adversario el uso de sistemas de defensa aérea, mejorando así la capacidad de supervivencia de su avión táctico. Australia no tendrá dificultad para absorber este equipo en sus fuerzas armadas.

La venta propuesta de este equipo y apoyo no alterará el equilibrio militar básico en la región.

Los contratistas principales serán Northrop Grumman Information Systems (NGIS), Ridgecrest, CA. No se conocen acuerdos de compensación propuestos en relación con esta posible venta.


Ministerio de defensa de Australia

Mejoras en el EF-18 Growler australiano

New agreements Signed to Enhance Growler Capability

RAAF EA-18G Growler (photo : Aus DoD)

Australia has expanded its partnership with the United States to develop the Next Generation Jammer system for the EA-18G Growler.

This unique, high-end capability can disrupt, deceive or deny a broad range of military electronic systems, including radars and communications.

Minister for Defence, Senator the Hon Linda Reynolds CSC said jammer systems used advanced electronic jamming technology to support the Growler aircraft.

“Australia entered an initial agreement in October 2017 to work with the US Navy to develop the Next Generation Jammer, which will supersede the current system,” Minister Reynolds said.

“We’ve now signed two new agreements to expand this partnership. The first includes production, sustainment and follow-on development of the ALQ-249(V)1 Next Generation Jammer – Mid Band which supports the introduction of advanced electronic jamming technology, and will ensure Australia’s Growler aircraft retain commonality with their US counterparts.

“The second agreement enables the development of the next variant, the Next Generation Jammer – Low Band. These systems will augment, and ultimately replace, most legacy ALQ-99 Tactical Jamming Systems currently used on the Growler.”

The Next Generation Jammer - Low Band counters low frequency adversary systems, increasing survivability and lethality of 4th and 5th generation platforms and enables all-domain access for the joint force by supporting electromagnetic spectrum dominance.

“This is a rapidly evolving area and to ensure these aircraft remain at the technological forefront throughout their service life, we will continue to work in partnership with the US Navy to develop the next generation jamming capability,” Minister Reynolds said.

“The expansion of the jammer partnership will build on Australia’s strong and long standing relationship with the US Navy giving Australia access to cutting edge technologies.”

Departamento de Defensa de Australia

Boeing mantendrá los Super Hornet y Growler australianos

Boeing to Continue Maintaining RAAF’s Super Hornet and Growler

RAAF Growler attack electronic (photo : Aus DoD)

Hundreds of maintenance jobs secured at Amberley, Queensland

The Government is supporting hundreds of defence industry jobs in Queensland, signing a four-year extension to Boeing Defence Australia’s contract to maintain Super Hornet and Growler aircraft in Amberley.

Minister for Defence Industry, the Hon Melissa Price MP, welcomed the extension to the Air Combat Electronic Attack Sustainment Contract and said it was an endorsement of Boeing’s performance and support of local workers.

“The contract, valued at $280 million, provides a highly-experienced maintenance, engineering, supply, project management, and weapon system integrator workforce to Defence,” Minister Price said.

“This partnership continues to recognise Boeing’s commitment and performance in supporting these Air Force capabilities.”

“Australian industry workforce is vital to the ongoing sustainment and regular upgrades critical to the Super Hornet and Growler capabilities,” Minister Price said.

Over 90 per cent of the Air Combat and Electronic Attack Sustainment Contract is being delivered by Australian industry by 230 Boeing Defence Australia and sub‑contractor personnel, based in the Amberley region.

Ministerio de defensa de Australia

Red de datos conjunta para aviación australiana

Northrop Grumman to Support the Australian Defence Force’s Joint Data Network

RAAF F-35 flies in formation with F/A-18 (photo : ADS)

CANBERRA, Australia – Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) has been awarded a contract by the Australian Defence Force Tactical Data Link Authority (ADFTA) to deliver tactical data link (TDL) systems and training as part of the development of the Australian Defence Force’s (ADF) Joint Data Network. ADFTA ensures TDL-functionality to achieve single, joint and combined TDL interoperability for the ADF.

“Northrop Grumman has extensive experience in networking and tactical data links across multi-domain forces, and a robust capability roadmap that will deliver increasingly enhanced data link technology in the years ahead,” said Chris Deeble, chief executive, Northrop Grumman Australia. “The Northrop Grumman engineers that delivered the F-35 Multifunction Advanced Data Link and communications, navigation and identification technologies will now be developing the ADF’s future TDL technology.”

The technology at the core of Northrop Grumman’s advanced multi-TDL system provides vital connectivity between legacy 4th generation platforms and advanced 5th generation platforms, as well as future data links and networks. This is critical as forces seek to maximize the long term value of existing platforms and systems by making certain that they can interoperate with emergent 5th generation capabilities.

As a leading global systems integrator and data link provider, Northrop Grumman’s experience includes the software and hardware of individual communication systems; and the architectures, implementation and scalability of TDL systems and services.

Awarded earlier this year, the three-year contract advances the long-term relationship between Northrop Grumman and ADFTA.

Northrop Grumman is a leading global security company providing innovative systems, products and solutions in autonomous systems, cyber, C4ISR, space, strike, and logistics and modernization to customers worldwide. Please visit news.northropgrumman.com and follow us on Twitter, @NGCNews, for more information.

Northrop Grumman

Capacidad operativa inicial para los EA-18G australianos

Australia’s EA-18G Electronic Attack Capability Achieves IOC

The RAAF received 12 Growler aircraft, but lost one after a catastrophic engine failure during exercises in the US in January 2018 (photo : CAN)

Initial operating capability (IOC) has been achieved by the Royal Australian Air Force's (RAAF's) 11-strong fleet of Boeing EA-18G Growler electronic attack (EA) aircraft, the Chief of Air Force, Air Marshal Leo Davies, announced on 30 April.

Attaining IOC confirms the RAAF 6 Squadron's ability to conduct limited force-level airborne electronic warfare (EW) for peacetime national tasking or limited low-level conflicts in the region. In this context, force-level EW involves moving well beyond simple self-protection of the host platform to the attack or defence of major assets or formations.

An interim benchmark scheduled for mid-2021 envisages the EA-18G's capability developed so it can be taken into more contested conflicts and conduct operations at higher sortie rates in a single location, Group Captain Tim Churchill, Director of the Growler Transition Office, told Jane's . Final Operational Capability (FOC), anticipated in mid-2022, will confirm the ability to undertake the same high operational tempo simultaneously in two locations.

The first two of 12 EA-18Gs landed at RAAF Amberley in Queensland in February 2017 and the final two arrived five months later. However, one aircraft was destroyed after a catastrophic engine failure while on exercises in the US in January 2018.

Australia is the only country outside the US to operate the Growler. Along with the US Navy (USN) Growler force, the RAAF's EA-18Gs utilises the AN/ALQ-99 tactical jamming system. Uniquely, Australian EA-18Gs also deploy the ASQ-228 ATFLIR electro-optical targeting pod, a requirement understood to have emerged from USN experience with Growler operations over Libya in 2011.

The initial test firings by an RAAF Growler of an AGM-88B High Speed Anti-Radiation Missile (HARM) and its successor, the AGM-88E Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missile (AARGM), took place in the US in mid-2017.

Jane's

Incidente con un Growler australiano

Defence Confirms Nellis Incident Growler Write Off

This image taken from outside the northwest permitter of Nellis AFB shows fire crews in HAZMAT suits inspecting the damaged aircraft after the engine fire.

Defence has confirmed the RAAF EA-18G Growler which had an engine fire and aborted takeoff from Nellis AFB in January has been deemed “beyond economic repair and has been withdrawn from service”.

In an August 13 statement to the ABC, a Defence spokesman said, “The investigation into the EA-18G Growler aircraft incident at Nellis Air Force Base has been completed and was provided to the Chief of Air Force on 30 July 2018. A review of the recommendations is underway.”

The aircraft was taking off from Nellis AFB on January 28 for a familiarisation flight in preparation for Exercise Red Flag 18-1 when it suffered a catastrophic engine failure. The two crew members stayed with the aircraft until it came to rest between Nellis’ eastern runway and a parallel taxiway, and were able to exit the jet and get clear of the growing fire.

Sources tell ADBR that, had the failure happened a couple of seconds later, the aircraft would have been committed to the takeoff and the crew would probably have had to eject over the desert north of the base.

“The highly-trained aircrew responded to the emergency situation and performed a ground evacuation,” a Defence spokesman told ADBR on February 27. “The Directorate of Defence Aviation and Air Force Safety (DDAAFS) Accident Investigation Team (AIT), working in cooperation with the United States Navy, have carried out engineering inspections that indicate the most likely cause is an engine component failure.”

Sources told ADBR that a high-pressure compressor disk of the right-hand engine suffered a catastrophic uncontained failure. The turbine disk broke into three major pieces and these were ejected from the aircraft, with one destroying the right-hand vertical stabiliser, another considerably damaging the left engine, and the third damaging the runway.

It is unclear whether the RAAF will look to replace the aircraft, or whether it will be considered part of an acceptable rate of attrition which would have been a factor when the original order for 12 EA-18Gs was placed.

As to the possibility of compensation for the component failure leading to the loss of a near-new jet which had less than 200 hours on it, Defence would only say that it “is exploring options for the recovery of economic losses resulting from the incident.”

This is likely to be a process which will primarily involve government-to-government negotiations through the US Navy as the foreign military sales (FMS) parent service, rather than with Boeing as the prime contractor or General Electric as the engine manufacturer.

ADBR

Growler australianos casi operativos

RAAF Growler Nearing Initial Operational Capability

RAAF EA-18G Growler

The Royal Australian Air Force’s EA-18G Growler airborne electronic attack (AEA) capability is rapidly maturing, with an initial operational capability (IOC) expected in the coming months.

The RAAF is only the second operator of arguably the world’s most advanced AEA capability, after the US Navy. While there may be more powerful jammer systems mounted on larger converted passenger or military transport aircraft, the ability for a Growler to be embedded within a combat aircraft package and escort it “downtown” is arguably its greatest strength, giving the EA-18G a versatility no other AEA capability can match.

The ADF had long coveted a high‑end AEA capability, but there were few options available to it until the Growler was developed. Elta EL/L-8222 electronic countermeasures (ECM) pods, which provided a high level of self-defence capability, were acquired initially for the F-111C and later for the F/A-18A/B classic Hornet.

A high-end passive signals intelligence (SIGINT) package was also integrated with at least two AP-3C Orions and was reportedly palletised for use on a couple of C-130H airframes under Project Peacemate in the late 1990s. But neither Peacemate nor the “8222” pod have active or real-time force-level capabilities.

“As operations for the last 20 years have shown, most recently in Libya, the ability to conduct both active and passive EW operations, incorporating roles such as electronic attack, suppression of enemy air defences, force protection, enemy order of battle analysis, and kill chain analysis – is critical,” the Sir Richard Williams Foundation argued in January 2012.

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Se accidenta un Growler australiano en USA

Australian DoD with the USAF to Investigate the Growler Incident at Nellis AFB

RAAF Growler jet catches fire at US base 

RAAF jet catches fire at US air base following aborted takeoff

An Australian air force EA-18G Growler plane has been forced to abort a take off and caught on fire during military exercises in the United States.

“At approximately 10:45am this morning, a military aircraft experienced an incident during takeoff on the Nellis Air Force Base flight line,” the Nellis air force Base Public Affairs department said.

“The aircraft was required to abort its takeoff and subsequently caught fire. However all personnel are safe.”

The department said that emergency services are on the scene, there are no serious injuries and the incident is now the subject of an investigation.

“The cause of the incident is unknown and is under investigation.”

US media outlet The War Zone reported that the plane skidded off the runway and burst into flames at 10.45am on Saturday (5.45am AEDT).

The $300 million aircraft was severely damaged in the incident.

Pictures circulated on the internet showed what appeared to be burned panels on the aircraft’s wings and damage to the underwing special pods containing the electronic warfare equipment.

The aircraft is a variant of the F/A-18 Super Hornet and designed to suppress the enemies communications and electronic systems.

The Australian Defence department also confirmed there had been an “incident” at the Nellis Air Base in southern Nevada during ongoing Red Flag military exercises.

“Royal Australian Air Force personnel are safe and no serious injuries have been sustained. Defence is currently working with the United States air force to investigate and will provide an update with further details once known.”

Defence announced last week that 340 Royal Australian Air Force personnel had been deployed to Nevada to train in “the world’s most complex air combat environment” during Exercise Red Flag.

Defence said last week the personnel would be deployed from January 29 until February 16.

Along with four EA-18G Growlers, the air force also sent a AP-3C Orion, an E-7A Wedgetail Airborne Early Warning and Control aircraft as well as a Control and Reporting Centre from 41 Wing “to support airborne personnel and aircraft” to the exercise.

The Australian

Y si... Australia pide HARM para sus Growlers

Australia Requests Sale of Anti Radiation Missiles for EA-18G Growler
DSCA

AGM-88 HARM tactical missile 

WASHINGTON - The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Australia for Anti-Radiation Missiles. The estimated cost is $137.6 million.

The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale on April 27, 2017.

Australia has requested a possible sale of up to seventy (70) AGM-88B High Speed Anti-Radiation Missiles (HARM) Tactical Missiles; up to forty (40) AGM-88E Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missiles (AARGM) Tactical Missiles; up to sixteen (16) CATM-88B HARM Captive Air Training Missiles (CATM); up to sixteen (16) CATM-88E AARGM CATM; up to twenty-five (25) AGM-88B Control Sections; up to twenty-five (25) AGM-88B Guidance Sections; up to twenty (20) AGM-88E Control Sections; up to twenty (20) AGM-88E Guidance Sections; up to forty eight (48) Telemetry/Flight Termination Systems; U.S. Government and contractor engineering, technical and logistics support services; and other associated support equipment and services. The total estimated cost is $137.6 million.



This sale will contribute to the foreign policy and national security of the United States by helping to improve the security of a major contributor to political stability, security, and economic development in the Western Pacific. Australia is an important Major non-NATO Ally and partner that contributes significantly to peacekeeping and humanitarian operations around the world. It is vital to the U.S. national interest to assist our ally in developing and maintaining a strong and ready self-defense capability.

Australia is requesting these missiles for its Electronic Attack EA-18G Growler aircraft. The proposed sale will improve Australia’s capability in current and future coalition efforts. Australia will use this capability as a deterrent to regional threats and to strengthen its homeland defense. Australia will have no difficultly absorbing these additional missiles into its armed forces.

The proposed sale of this equipment and support does not alter the basic military balance in the region. The prime contractors will be Orbital ATK (OA), Ridgecrest, CA, and Raytheon Missile Systems Company, Tucson, AZ. There are no known offset agreements proposed in connection with this potential sale.

Implementation of this proposed sale will not require the assignment of additional U.S. Government or contractor representatives to travel to Australia.

El Growler australiano listo para perturbar

The Australian Growler: Ready to Fly, Ready to Jam

Royal Australian Air Force gaining airborne electronic attack capability with first EA-18G Growler 

Boeing is unveiling an Australian version of the aircraft that offers a veil of protection to fighter fleets. The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) is receiving its first EA-18G Growler. Australia joins the United States as the only two nations to fly the airborne electronic attack platform. The Growler’s radar-jamming devices deceive and frustrate enemy forces and allow strike jets to carry out their missions undetected.

“The Growlers really compliment our air combat capability our legacy fighters, our Super Hornets and the Joint Strike Fighter (JSF); they’ll be a lot more lethal when you have a Growler up there to support,” said Wing Cmdr. Cameron Cornell, deputy project manager, Australian Growler program. Members of the Royal Australian Air Force will train with the U.S. Navy to learn the intricacies of controlling the electromagnetic spectrum.

The Royal Australian Growler recently demonstrated its agile flight capabilities during its first flight in St. Louis, Mo., where the Growler and Super Hornet assembly lines are located. Check out the video to see the Australian Growler’s air prowess in action and learn more about Australia’s desire to master the art of electronic deception.

Boeing