E-3 AEW&C are on the way out. (Photo: USAF)
The US Air Force has reached a deal with Boeing for the supply of E-7A Wedgetail airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft after hammering out a price point in what the head of Boeing defence described as a “great way forward”.
The deal for the rapid supply of prototype aircraft was announced on 20 July by Frank Kendall, secretary of the US Air Force, with a formal contract likely next month.
The aircraft type is in service with several air forces, most notably launch customer Australia, and in USAF service will replace ageing E-3 AEW&C aircraft. The ultimate number of
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