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Australia is moving forward with training tied to its F/A-18F Super Hornet and EA-18G Growler fleets, according to a press release announcing a new initiative focused on those aircraft. While the statement did not provide specifics such as timing, scope, or cost, it signaled continued investment in the Royal Australian Air Force’s air combat and electronic warfare readiness.
The F/A-18F is a twin-seat, multirole strike fighter capable of air-to-air and air-to-ground missions. The EA-18G Growler, built on the same airframe, is a specialized electronic attack platform designed to jam radars, disrupt communications, and provide suppression of enemy air defenses—capabilities that are increasingly central to modern air operations. Together, the two aircraft types give Australia a blend of precision strike and electronic warfare options that complement the country’s expanding fleet of F-35A Lightning II jets.
Training for these platforms typically covers aircrew qualification, electronic warfare tactics, and maintenance proficiency to keep aircraft mission-ready. Such programs are often conducted in Australia and alongside close partners, supporting interoperability and shared tactics. The latest announcement underscores the emphasis Canberra and its allies place on joint readiness amid a more demanding Indo-Pacific security environment.
The Super Hornet and Growler have been mainstays of Australia’s high-end airpower for more than a decade, with the Growler providing a rare, advanced electronic attack capability among U.S. allies. Continued training investment suggests Australia aims to sustain and sharpen those strengths as its broader air combat enterprise evolves.
Further details on the newly announced training effort were not immediately available.
