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A RAAF EA-18G Growler lands using a Mobile Aircraft Arrestor System to demonstrate its capabilities at RAAF Base Amberley, Queensland. Story by Bruce Chalmers. Photo by Aircraftman Nell Bradbury.

New Mobile Aircraft Arrestor Systems rolled out

03/12/202407/12/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 747 Views 0 Comments 6 Engineering Support Regiment (6ESR), Combat Support Group (CSG), EA-18G Growler, Mobile Aircraft Arrestor Systems (MAAS), No. 65 Squadron, RAAF Amberley

Combat Support Group (CSG) is demonstrating what agility looks like as it rolls out next-generation Mobile Aircraft Arrestor Systems (MAAS)

EA-18G Growlers from 6 Squadron and F-35A Lightning IIs from 75 Squadron on the flight line at RAAF Base Tindal, NT, during Trial Swagman. Story by Flight Lieutenant Claire Campbell. Photo by Leading Aircraftman Brandon Murray.

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Top End hosts electronic warfare trial

08/11/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1511 Views 0 Comments EA-18G Growler, F-35A Lightning II, Joint Electronic Warfare Operational Support Unit (JEWOSU), No. 6 Squadron, No. 75 Squadron, RAAF Tindal

Launching from RAAF Base Tindal in the Northern Territory, 6 and 75 Squadron recently conducted Electronic Warfare (EW) testing of

Flight Lieutenant Declan Foley prepares a 6 Squadron EA-18G Growler for the Royal Australian Air Force's first sortie during Exercise Tarang Shakti 24, at Air Force Station, Jodhpur, India. Story by Flight Lieutenant Imogen Lunny. Photos by Leading Aircraftman Ryan Howell.

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RAAF’s first exercise in India

04/10/202405/10/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1940 Views 0 Comments EA-18G Growler, Exercise Tarang Shakti, Indian Armed Forces, No. 6 Squadron

For the first time, Royal Australian Air Force combat aircraft have taken to the skies of India for Exercise Tarang

Flight Lieutenant Max, left, and Flight Lieutenant Dallin Stirling, a trainee from 2 Flight Training School, before an incentive flight in an EA-18G Growler at RAAF base Pearce during Exercise Centenarie Redimus. Story by Flying Officer Michael Thomas. Photo by Aircraftman Campbell Latch.

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Motivation for a fast-jet career

17/05/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 813 Views 0 Comments 2FTS, EA-18G Growler, No. 6 Squadron, RAAF Pearce

Winning a game of ‘scissors, paper, rock’ usually doesn’t mean much, but for student pilot Flight Lieutenant Dallin Stirling, his

Members of the public attend an open day as part of Exercise Centenarie Redimus at Port Hedland, WA. Story by Flight Lieutenant Imogen Lunny. Photos by AC Campbell Latch.

History News Royal Australian Air Force

RAAF celebrates centenary flight with Port Hedland community

08/05/202409/05/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1265 Views 1 Comment C-27J Spartan, EA-18G Growler, Exercise Centenarie Redimus, No. 6 Squadron

6 Squadron celebrated a milestone in Port Hedland after retracing the footsteps of aviation pioneers who flew the first circumnavigation

Flight Lieutenant Max and Flying Officer Cooper McClymont prepare to depart RAAF Base East Sale in a RAAF EA-18G Growler during Exercise Centenarie Redimus. Story by Flight Lieutenant Imogen Lunny. Photos by Aircraftman Campbell Latch.

History News Royal Australian Air Force

6 Squadron circumnavigates Australia

03/05/202404/05/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1564 Views 0 Comments EA-18G Growler, Exercise Centenarie Redimus, F-111, No. 6 Squadron, RAAF East Sale

Aviators from 6 Squadron have completed a seven-day journey circumnavigating Australia in honour of Wing Commander Stanley Goble and Flight

Brisbane Heat cricket players Usman Khawaja and Michael Neser with RAAF aviators during their visit to RAAF Base Amberley, Queensland. Story by Flight Lieutenant Rob Hodgson. Photos by Leading Aircraftwoman Taylor Anderson.

News Royal Australian Air Force

Brisbane cricketers hang with the fast jets

03/11/202303/11/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1082 Views 0 Comments EA-18G Growler, F/A-18F Super Hornet, No. 6 Squadron, No. 82 Wing, RAAF Amberley, simulation facility

Last month, aviators at RAAF Base Amberley welcomed two legends of cricket who have a special place in their heart

RAAF's Super Hornets will benefit from an upgrade of engine test cells at RAAF Bases Amberley and Williamtown. Photo by Leading Aircraftwoman Kate Czerny.

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New lease of life for aircraft engine testing

25/08/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1830 Views 1 Comment EA-18G Growler, F/A-18F Super Hornet, RAAF Amberley, TAE Aerospace

TAE Aerospace will upgrade the test system for the F414 engines that power the RAAF’s Super Hornet and Growler aircraft.

Air Force's Growler electronic attack aircraft is to be upgraded. Photo by Corporal Jesse Kane.

News Royal Australian Air Force Sovereign industry

More grunt for Growlers

07/02/202309/02/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2013 Views 1 Comment CEA Technologies, EA-18G Growler, US Navy

Vital upgrades to the Royal Australian Air Force’s fleet of electronic aircraft and associated ranges will strengthen Australia’s electronic attack

Outgoing Commander Air Combat Group Air Commodore Tim Alsop (left) congratulates the incoming Commanding Officer, Air Commodore Pete Robinson, on officially taking over command during the hand-over and take-over parade at RAAF Base Williamtown, NSW. Story by Flight Lieutenant Bronwyn Marchant. Photos by Corporal Craig Barrett.

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Ready to take on new challenges

21/12/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 881 Views 0 Comments Air Combat Group (ACG), EA-18G Growler, F-35A Lightning II, F/A-18F Super Hornet, RAAF Williamtown

The challenges overcome and successes achieved by Air Combat Group (ACG) were recognised at a ceremony commemorating the change in leadership

A Royal Australian Air Force E-7A Wedgetail aircraft departs RAAF Base Darwin during Exercise Diamond Storm 2022. Photo by Leading Aircraftman Sam Price.

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Night flights finish for Exercise Diamond Storm

17/06/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1760 Views 0 Comments Air Warfare Instructors Course, E-7A Wedgetail, EA-18G Growler, Exercise Diamond Storm, RAAF Darwin, RAAF Tindal

Over the last two weeks, Air Force aviators successfully completed the day and night flying elements of Exercise Diamond Storm

An EA-18G Growler from Number 6 Squadron arrives at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, for Exercise Red Flag 18-1. Photo by Corporal David Gibbs.

Australian News Royal Australian Air Force Science & Technology USA

What happened to ‘Crispy’?

28/02/201828/02/2018 Posted by Brian Hartigan 7320 Views 0 Comments EA-18G Growler

After the RAAF lost a new EA-18G Growler during its first international exercise – Exercise Red Flag 18-1 in the

Australian News Royal Australian Air Force USA

Aussie Growler involved in ‘an incident’ in USA

28/01/201828/01/2018 Posted by Brian Hartigan 7880 Views 0 Comments 6 Squadron, EA-18G Growler

Defence has confirmed the occurrence of an incident involving an Australian EA-18G Growler at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, during

An F/A-18F Super Hornet flies low over the Story Bridge during the lead up to Riverfire 2013. File photo by Corporal Glen McCarthy.

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EA-18G Growler to debut at Riverfire

19/09/2017 Posted by Brian Hartigan 7170 Views 0 Comments 2nd/14th Light Horse Regiment, C-17A Globemaster, EA-18G Growler, MRH90, Riverfire, Roulettes

The Australian Defence Force today announced it will once again support Brisbane Festival’s Sunsuper Riverfire on Saturday 30 September –

Leading Aircraftwoman Aimee-Rose Carter and Leading Aircraftman Fletcher Moulton perform routine checks on a newly arrived EA-18G Growler at No. 6 Squadron, RAAF Base Amberley. Photo by Corporal Brenton Kwaterski.

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Growler, Herc, Globemaster at Brisbane jobs expo

18/08/201719/08/2017 Posted by Brian Hartigan 3941 Views 0 Comments Aviation Expo, C-130J Hercules, C-17 Globemaster, EA-18G Growler

Defence will feature EA-18G Growler, C-130J Hercules and C-17 Globemaster at Brisbane’s Aviation Expo, on Saturday 19 August 2017 10am–4pm. The

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Chinese spy ship snoops on Talisman Sabre

22/07/201728/07/2017 Posted by Brian Hartigan 7624 Views 8 Comments EA-18G Growler, Exercise Talisman Sabre 2017, People’s Liberation Army – Navy, PLA-N, spy ship, Type 815 Dongdiao-class auxiliary general intelligence vessel

Chinese People’s Liberation Army-Navy Type 815 Dongdiao-class auxiliary general intelligence vessel Neptune was seen to be operating in the vicinity

Australian News Royal Australian Air Force Talisman Sabre USA Videos

Talisman Sabre – US Navy’s Electronic Attack Squadron 132

20/07/2017 Posted by Brian Hartigan 3437 Views 0 Comments EA-18G Growler, Electronic Attack Squadron 132, Exercise Talisman Sabre 2017, No 6 Squadron RAAF, Scorpions

The US Navy’s Electronic Attack Squadron 132 – the Scorpions – brought their EA-18G Growlers to Australia for Exercise Talisman

Australian News Royal Australian Air Force Science & Technology

Aussie Growler fleet now complete

07/07/2017 Posted by Brian Hartigan 7126 Views 0 Comments EA-18G Growler, F-35A Lightning II, F/A-18F Super Hornet

Australia’s fleet of 12 EA-18G Growlers is now complete with the last two aircraft arriving at RAAF Base Amberley this

A Royal Australian Air Force E-7A Wedgetail and C-130J Hercules on the flightline at Nellis Air Force Base. Photo by Eamon Hamilton.

Australian News Royal Australian Air Force

RAAF takes command with F-35 and Growler at Red Flag

30/01/201730/01/2017 Posted by Brian Hartigan 4671 Views 0 Comments C-130J Hercules, E-7A Wedgetail, EA-18G Growler, F-35A Lightning II

Royal Australian Air Force personnel have deployed to Nevada for Exercise Red Flag 17-1, where they will train in the

Australian News Royal Australian Air Force Science & Technology

RAAF pilots take Growler P Plates off

25/01/201726/01/2017 Posted by Brian Hartigan 6693 Views 0 Comments EA-18G Growler

The Royal Australian Air Force says it has achieved a significant milestone in delivering an airborne electronic attack capability. The first