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Katoom

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01/08/15

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Originally posted by birdman29 ↑

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.

http://www.news.com.au/technology/i...wler-attack-jets/story-fnpjxnlk-1227465140351

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"The Royal Australian Air Force delivers air and space power to protect Australia and its interests."

The above announcement is an excellent advancement towards effectively maintaining with improved capability the RAAF key mission.

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