EA-18G Growler

An EA-18G Growler assigned to Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 141 lands during flight operations aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). George H.W. Bush is underway conducting training operations in the Atlantic Ocean. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Eric Tretter/Released)

EA-18G Growler

An EA-18G Growler assigned to Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 141 launches from the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). George H.W. Bush is conducting a Tailored Ship's Training Availability and Final Evaluation Problem. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Betsy Lynn Knapper/Released)

EA-18G Growler

An EA-18G Growler assigned to the Shadowhawks of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 141 prepares to take off from the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). George H.W. Bush is underway in the Atlantic Ocean conducting a composite training unit exercise. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Billy Ho/Released)

EA-18G Growler

An EA-18G Growler, assigned to the "Vikings" of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 129, takes off at Naval Air Facility El Centro during a training exercise. VAQ-129 began transitioning and training pilot instructors to fly the Growler to replace the fleet's current carrier-based EA-6B Prowler. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Rialyn Rodrigo/Released)

EA-18G Growler

An EA-18G Growler assigned to the "Vikings" of Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron (VAQ) 129 aligns itself for an at sea landing aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). The Growler is the replacement for the EA-6B Prowler, which will be replaced in the 2010 timeframe. Ronald Reagan is underway performing Fleet Replacement Squadron Carrier Qualifications in the Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Torrey W. Lee/Released)

EA-18G Growler

An EA-18G Growler assigned to Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 141 takes off from the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). George H.W. Bush is underway in the Atlantic Ocean. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Nicholas Hall/Released)

EA-18G Growler

An EA-18G Growler, assigned to the Vikings of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 129, performs the 200,000th trap on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson is underway conducting fleet replacement squadron carrier qualification operations off the coast of Southern California. (US Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Patrick Green/Released)

EA-18G Growler

An EA-18G Growler assigned to Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 141 is on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). George H.W. Bush is underway conducting Tailored Ship's Training Availability and Final Evaluation Problem. (U.S. Navy photo by Naval Aircrewman 3rd Class Joshua K. Horton/Released)

EA-18G Growler

An EA-18G Growler lands at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island for the first time. The Growler is being developed to replace the fleet's current carrier-based EA-6B Prowler. The next-generation electronic attack aircraft for the U.S. Navy, combines the combat-proven F/A-18 Super Hornet with state-of-the-art electronic warfare avionics. The EA-18G is expected to enter initial operational capability in 2009. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Bruce McVicar)

EA-18G Growler

An EA-18G Growler conducts "touch and go" landings aboard the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). The Growler is the Navy's newest aircraft and a replacement for the EA-6B Prowler. Eisenhower is conducting carrier qualifications in the Atlantic Ocean. (U.S. Navy photo by Sean Seremet/Released)

EA-18G Growler

A new era in Naval Aviation begins with the first EA-18G Growler aircraft. The EA-18 Growler is being developed to replace the fleet's current carrier-based EA-6B Prowler. The next-generation electronic attack aircraft, for the U.S. Navy, combines the combat-proven F/A-18 Super Hornet with a state-of-the-art electronic warfare avionics suite. The EA-18G will feature an airborne electronic attack suite based on Northrop Grumman's Improved Capability III system, a radically new jamming and information warfare. (Photo: U.S. Navy)

CF-188 Hornet

A CF-18 assigned to Canadian Forces 409 Tactical Fighter Squadron breaks away from taking on fuel in the skies above the Hawaiian Islands during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2008. RIMPAC is the world's largest multinational exercise and is scheduled biennially by the U.S. Pacific Fleet. Participants include the United States, Australia, Chile, Canada, Japan, the Netherlands, Peru, South Korea, Singapore and the United Kingdom. (U S Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Scott Taylor/Released)

CF-188 Hornet

A Canadian Royal Navy CF-18 flies in formation with other aircraft off the coast Hawaii in celebration of Canada Day. Eight nations are participating in Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2006, the world's largest biennial maritime exercise. Conducted in the waters off Hawaii, RIMPAC 2006 brings together military forces from Australia, Canada, Chile, Peru, Japan, the Republic of Korea, the United Kingdom and the United States. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jason Swink)

CF-188 Hornet

A Canadian Royal Navy CF-18 flies in formation with other aircraft off the coast Hawaii in celebration of Canada Day. Eight nations are participating in Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2006, the world's largest biennial maritime exercise. Conducted in the waters off Hawaii, RIMPAC 2006 brings together military forces from Australia, Canada, Chile, Peru, Japan, the Republic of Korea, the United Kingdom and the United States. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jason Swink)