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WEBWe are NATO’s own Airborne Early Warning and Control Force. We are Many Nations, One Force—United to detect, direct and dominate the airspace and defend the Alliance.
It’s the Wedgetail: Air Force to buy E-7 to replace AWACS - Defense News
WEBApr 26, 2022 · WASHINGTON — The Air Force announced Tuesday it will replace part of the E-3 Sentry, or Airborne Warning and Control System, fleet with Boeing E-7 Wedgetails.
US Air Force, Boeing reach deal on prototype E-7 - Defense News
WEBJul 22, 2024 · The Air Force in 2022 chose the E-7 to replace its aging E-3 Sentry airborne warning and control system, or AWACS, fleet. The service plans to buy 26 E-7s from Boeing by 2032, and awarded...
E-7 AEW&C Airborne Early Warning & Control Aircraft - The Boeing …
WEBThe Boeing E-7 Airborne Early Warning & Control (AEW&C) is a combat-proven force multiplier that provides unparalleled abilities to scan the skies; communicate with surface, ground and air assets; and enable integration across …
U.S. Air Force flags plans to buy 26 E-7 planes from Boeing
WEBMar 1, 2023 · The U.S. Air Force plans to buy 26 Boeing Co E-7A airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) planes to replace its ageing fleet of E-3s, the Department of the Air Force said on Tuesday, as it...
Boeing wins $1.2bn USAF contract for two new E-7 variants
WEBMar 1, 2023 · The US Department of Air Force (DAF) has awarded a contract to Boeing to develop the E-7A airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft prototype. Awarded through an undefinitised contract action, the initial agreement has a …
Air Force awards E-7A prototype contract
WEBFeb 28, 2023 · The Department of the Air Force awarded The Boeing Company a contract to begin work on the E-7A weapon system Feb 28. The value of this initial contract will not exceed $1.2 billion. The DAF selected the E-7A to replace the E-3 Airborne Warning and Control System.
NATO - News: NATO strengthens situational awareness with next ...
WEBNov 15, 2023 · The E-7 Wedgetail is an advanced early warning and control aircraft that provides situational awareness and command and control functions. Equipped with a powerful radar, the aircraft can detect hostile aircraft, missiles and ships at great distances and can direct NATO fighter jets to their targets.
NATO - Topic: AWACS: NATO’s 'eyes in the sky'
WEBNov 14, 2023 · The NATO military authorities determined that an Airborne Early Warning (AEW) capability would provide the key to meeting the challenge. The operational requirement for the NATO AEW system stressed the need to detect small, high-speed intruder aircraft at long range.
Allied Air Command | NATO Airborne Early Warning and Control
WEBNATO Airborne Early Warning and Control. Under Allied Air Command's operational control, the Airborne Early Warning and Control Force operates a fleet of Boeing E-3A 'Sentry' Airborne Warning & Control System aircraft, better known as AWACS.