Congress is considering adding major funding increases for Air Force programs in the fiscal 2026 appropriations bill released on January 20, including $900 million to preserve the E-7 airborne early warning and control aircraft and $500 million for the F-47 Next-Generation Air Dominance fighter.
The Netherlands and several partner countries have decided not to proceed with the acquisition of six Boeing E-7 Wedgetail aircraft, originally considered to replace the ageing E-3A Awacs fleet.
Boeing will assemble two rapid prototypes of the U.S. Air Force’s E-7 Wedgetail airborne early warning aircraft in the UK, marking the first significant role in aircraft manufacturing for the U.S. Air Force in Britain in over 50 years.
Boeing to assemble first U.S. Air Force E-7 Wedgetail prototypes in the UK from 2026 Read More »
The Royal Air Force’s E-7 Wedgetail AEW Mk1 made its public debut at the Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT) in Fairford, Gloucester, with a flypast alongside the Red Arrows aerobatic display team.
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The Royal Air Force has confirmed that its first E-7 Wedgetail aircraft, designated WT001, has successfully completed another system validation flight.
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The U.S. Department of Defense plans to cancel its Boeing E‑7 Wedgetail Airborne Early Warning (AEW) programme in the fiscal 2026 budget.
The production of the first E-7 Wedgetail airborne early warning and control aircraft for the United States Air Force (USAF) is now underway.
The Royal Air Force (RAF) has officially opened a new facility at RAF Lossiemouth, Scotland, designed to maintain its advanced E-7 Wedgetail fleet.
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The Royal Air Force’s (RAF) new Wedgetail E7 AEW Mk1 aircraft has successfully completed its maiden test flight from Birmingham Airport.
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Boeing alongside supplier McLaughlin & Harvey, has started the main construction phase of the new E-7 Wedgetail facilities at RAF Lossiemouth.
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