US Air Force E-7 Wedgetail Aircraft Expansion
Sector: Aerospace & Defense • Location: United States
Source: Overt Defense -
The US Air Force is expanding its E-7 Wedgetail order to seven aircraft by placing a $2.4 billion contract amendment to acquire five more Boeing E-7A AEW&C jets. The program began as Boeing's AEW&C project for Australia and the USAF selected the E-7A to replace the Cold War-era E-3 in 2023. The contract covers production, mission systems, and support with deliveries starting in fiscal 2028.
- Status
- Closed
- Sector
- Aerospace & Defense, Government
- Location
- United States of America
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Overt Defense -
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Description | The US Air Force is expanding its E-7 Wedgetail order to seven aircraft by placing a $2.4 billion contract amendment to acquire five more Boeing E-7A AEW&C jets. The program began as Boeing's AEW&C project for Australia and the USAF selected the E-7A to replace the Cold War-era E-3 in 2023. The contract covers production, mission systems, and support with deliveries starting in fiscal 2028. |
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Sector | Aerospace & Defense, Government |
Article published date | 2026-05-08 |
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