With the global E-7 fleet growing, here’s how the Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) aircraft provides crucial benefits that help U.S. and allied operators maintain air superiority.
On 29 April, Boeing announced the delivery of the fourth serially produced CH-47F Chinook Block II heavy-lift helicopter to the United States Army.
On 1 May, Boeing announced the delivery of the ninth F-15EX Eagle II multi-role combat aircraft to the 142nd Fighter Wing of the Oregon Air National Guard.
The F-47’s projected capabilities position it as a platform not only for air dominance but also as a central node in a wider combat network integrating unmanned systems, electronic warfare assets, and space-based sensors.
Boeing’s Global Services division has been awarded a $101.6 million contract to provide maintenance, spare parts, and technical support for the AH-64 Apache attack helicopter fleet.
On 28 April, the United States Congress released a draft of its planned defence budget, which indicates a possible increase in funding for the Department of Defense.
Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. company, and Boeing have marked the upcoming completion of the CV-22 Program of Record for the U.S. Air Force.
The Pentagon has requested an additional USD 400 million to continue development of the F-47 sixth-generation fighter under the Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) programme.
Boeing Defence UK (BDUK) was awarded a £7 million contract in 2023 to deliver the VMT, with a two-year lead time to acceptance into service.
Boeing has announced a definitive agreement to sell parts of its Digital Aviation Solutions business to software investment firm Thoma Bravo in an all-cash deal valued at $10.55 billion.
On 17 April, the United States Department of Defense announced the launch of initial work that could lead to the modernisation of its newly ordered Boeing E-7A Wedgetail airborne early warning and control aircraft.
The Chinook CH-47F is one of the most powerful transport helicopters in service, capable of carrying 10 tonnes or transporting dozens of troops.
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