Retired U.S. generals urge Congress to fully fund F-35 and E-7 programmes amid rising global threats
A group of senior retired U.S. Air Force generals has written to Congress urging full funding for 75 F-35A fighter jets and the E-7 Wedgetail airborne command aircraft in the Fiscal Year 2026 defence budget.
Boeing, RAAF achieve first airborne control of MQ-28 Ghost Bats from E-7A Wedgetail
Boeing and the RAAF have successfully completed a landmark mission involving two in-flight MQ-28 Ghost Bat aircraft and a third digital aircraft, all controlled remotely from an airborne E-7A Wedgetail.
US, UK and Australia achieve historic first in E-7A Wedgetail refuelling certification
U.S. Air Force Royal Australian Air Force, and Royal Air Force have successfully collaborated to advance global combat capabilities and gather critical test data for the future acquisition of the E-7A Wedgetail aircraft.
U.S. Department of Defense initiates evaluation for potential modernisation of Boeing E-7A Wedgetail aircraft
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.
Australia signs USD 360 million Wedgetail modernisation deal with Boeing
On 7 March, the Australian Department of Defence announced the signing of a contract with Boeing Defence Australia for the modernisation of its fleet of E-7A Wedgetail airborne early warning aircraft.
Australian E-7A Wedgetail aircraft concludes six-month early warning operation in Europe
A Royal Australian Air Force E-7A Wedgetail aircraft will commence its return to Australia this week after a six-month deployment on Operation Kudu.
NSPA to acquire six E-7A Wedgetail aircraft from Boeing
The NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) has announced its acquisition strategy for an initial Alliance Future Surveillance and Control (iAFSC) capability.
BAE Systems Australia awarded E-7A Wedgetail contract extension
BAE Systems Australia will deliver Electronic Warfare Systems to the Royal Australian Air Force’s E-7A Wedgetail aircraft fleet until 2028.