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FRANCE’S MINISTER OF Defense has confirmed plans to acquire three E-2D airborne early warning and control aircraft for the French Navy at a cost of around $1.09 billion.
The Advanced Hawkeyes will replace three older E-2Cs and delivery is planned for 2027-28.
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A US Navy Northrop Grumman E-2D Advanced Hawkeye, BuNo 168596 'AG602', from the "Bluetails" of Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 121, lands on the deck of the USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72) in February 2019. US Navy/MCS 3rd Class Amber Smalley
