Avalon, Australia-Australian Defense Minister Penny said on Tuesday that Australia has reached an agreement with the US Navy to develop the next generation of jammers for the EA-18G Boeing Growler, an airborne electronic attack aircraft.
Payne announced plans to invest US$250 million (US$192 million) in the Australian International Aerospace Corporation that opened in South Avalon, Melbourne in 2017. She said: “This is a $250 million investment by the Turnbull government, which will prove [the ability of the Growler] in the future. Since this is a rapidly changing field, we will develop the next generation of jamming capabilities in cooperation with the US Navy, which will Ensure that these devices maintain cutting-edge technology throughout their lives.”
The next-generation drone jammer will be a key part of the Air 5439 Phase 6 project, which is the next step in upgrading the Australian Growler EA-18G configured as the so-called Advanced Growler. This plan will ensure the future versatility of US Navy aircraft to maintain and develop other ongoing Growler ALQ-99 pods.
Payne is also the new South Wales state senator, EA-18G speaking at the Royal Australian Air Force (two planes landed on the apron Avalon earlier in the performance). Australia is acquiring 12 manufacturers. A few days ago, the first batch of four aircraft was delivered to the Afghan base in Afghanistan southwest of Brisbane. The Avalon aircraft represents the first public display of an Australian aircraft. “The EA-18G Growler will become part of our network and integrated forces, able to share information, surveillance and reconnaissance data with other electronic devices as well as the Army and Navy,” said Air Force Air Marshal Lee Davis’ powerful, flexible, and unpowered grower. After completing a series of tasks, the interception of the jamming radar showed that the opponent’s air defense system was suppressed. “