[sukhoi-30mki]

The idea of giving it back seems to be the case.Pretty weird to have 2 state of the art AAMs & that to in rather limited numbers.

With their soon to be delivered Boeing AEW/C & refuellers,I wouldn't underestimate the SuperHornets.

[Yo-Yo]

I would. Given the potential adversaries in Oceania, the SuperHornet is the wrong aircraft for air defense, and it is the wrong aircraft for maritime interdiction.

The Aussies are hoping the future belongs to cruise missiles and UAVs.

Great article here if you haven't already read it.