Air combat
F-35A Joint Strike Fighter
The F-35A Joint Strike Fighter is the Australian Defence Force’s first fifth-generation air combat capability.
EA-18G Growler
The EA-18G Growler is an electronic attack aircraft. It is capable of disrupting, deceiving or denying a broad range of military electronic systems, including radars and communications.
F/A-18F Super Hornet
Air Force has 24 F/A-18F Super Hornets, which ensure that Australia's air combat capability edge is maintained until the full introduction of the F-35A Lightning II.
The F/A-18F Super Hornets are based at Number 1 at RAAF Base Amberley.
F/A-18A/B Hornet
The F/A-18A (single seat) and F/A-18B (twin seat) Hornets are multi-role fighter aircraft, capable of air-to-air and air-to-ground missions. They are an integral part of Australia's air combat capability.
