USAF opts for E-7 as E-3 AWACS replacement

The US Air Force (USAF) has decided to replace “a portion” of its E-3 Sentry Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) fleet with the Boeing E-7 Wedgetail airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft, with a contract award planned in fiscal year 2023 (FY23).

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