How US, UK, and Australia Aim to Cut Costs, Speed Delivery of E-7 Wedgetail

Summary

KEY POINTS:

• The three air forces are looking to accelerate E-7 capability delivery.
• The agreement is seen as vital, as aging US E-3 AWACS become fewer and harder to sustain. 
• Australia has six E-7 Wedgetails; while Britain wants three, and the US plans to have a fleet of 26.

References

• Media Check: Air & Space Forces Magazine - About (High Credibility)
• Collections | The Runway (airforce.gov.au)
• ADDITIONAL READING RAAF RUNWAY (PME)
• RAAF RUNWAY: RATIONALE, GUIDELINES, LEARNING OUTCOMES, ETC.