Australia's combat fleet is at a defining moment for the 21st century, with an ever-darkening geopolitical environment and the emergence of new capabilities.

The EA-18G Growler is a variant of the F/A-18F Super Hornet, designed for electronic warfare. Developed by Boeing, it replaced the EA-6B Prowler in the US Navy and has been in service since 2009.

Underwater salvage divers and explosive ordnance disposal technicians from the US Navy are working to recover the wreckage of a Boeing EA-18G Growler jet that crashed near San Diego, California ...