E-3 Sentry

Iranian attack damages U.S. E-3 Sentry AWACS aircraft at Prince Sultan Air Base, raising concerns over air force capability gaps

Important, Air / Defence Industry Europe

An E-3 Sentry AWACS was among the aircraft damaged in a March 27 Iranian missile and drone attack on Prince Sultan Air Base.

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An integrated aircrew of U.S. and Royal Saudi Air Force service members conducted two E-3 Sentry flying sorties aboard each nation’s aircraft on 21 and 28 July 2025. The exercise brought together the 960th Expeditionary Airborne Air Control Squadron, assigned to the 378th Air Expeditionary Wing, and the RSAF 18 Squadron.

U.S. and Saudi aircrews fly joint E-3 Sentry sorties to boost cooperation and regional readiness

Air / Defence Industry Europe

An integrated aircrew of U.S. and Royal Saudi Air Force service members conducted two E-3 Sentry flying sorties aboard each nation’s aircraft on 21 and 28 July 2025.

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On October 25, the first NATO Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) aircraft to complete the Final Lifetime Extension Programme (FLEP) touched down at NATO Air Base Geilenkirchen. This marks a significant milestone in ensuring the operational capability and sustainability of NATO's E-3A fleet until 2035.

Pratt & Whitney secures $18 million NATO contract to sustain TF33 engines on E-3 Sentry fleet

Air, NATO / Defence Industry Europe

Pratt & Whitney has been awarded an $18 million contract by the NSPA for TF33 engine sustainment on the alliance’s E-3 Sentry airborne warning and control system (AWACS) aircraft.

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