In 2000, the Navy decided to begin work on a replacement for the [[EA-6B Prowler]]. The [[F-18]] airframe was selected for the purpose. The aircraft will go into service in 2010, the same year EA-6s will begin to be retired. | In 2000, the Navy decided to begin work on a replacement for the [[EA-6B Prowler]]. The [[F-18]] airframe was selected for the purpose. The aircraft will go into service in 2010, the same year EA-6s will begin to be retired. |