BLUF

The USAF plans to expand its Boeing E-7A Wedgetail fleet to seven aircraft in order to modernise airborne early warning, improve multi-domain battle management, and enhance survivability and interoperability in contested electronic warfare environments.

Learning Outcomes

  • Understand the operational role of the E-7A Wedgetail as an airborne command, control, and surveillance platform.
  • Assess how electronically scanned radar systems improve detection, tracking, and response capabilities.

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