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Farnborough 2018: What could replace the UK’s AWACS?

10th July 2018 - 11:58 GMT | by Grant Turnbull in London

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One of the key talking points at this year’s Farnborough air show will be the Royal Air Force’s growing desire to replace its ageing E-3D Sentry fleet, which could be articulated in the UK MoD’s upcoming Modernising Defence Programme.

In recent weeks British press and lawmakers have become increasingly vocal on the subject of replacing the geriatric Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) - with the Parliamentary defence committee lambasting the continuing decline in flying hours, readiness and availability.

It is believed that only one E-3D Sentry - which provides threat detection of adversary aircraft and situational awareness on friendly

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Grant Turnbull

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Grant Turnbull was the editor of Land Warfare International and Digital Battlespace magazines with Shephard …

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