OUR air force is about to make a big leap forward with advanced new fighter jets that will make Australia’s military ties to the US closer than ever.
JULY 31, 2015 10:00PM
This dramatic upgrade comes ahead of the biggest capability surge of all when $12 billion worth of stealth F-35 Joint Strike Fighters arrive early next decade.
The 12 Boeing built “Growler” Super Hornet electronic attack jets will cost about $3.7 billion (through life) or $300 million each while eight Boeing P-8 Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft come with the hefty price tag of about $4 billion or $500 million each.
