Latest "Airborne Warning and Control System" stories

US Air Force awards Boeing first contract for fleet of 26 E-7 aircraft

Boeing's contract will be worth up to $1.2 billion, as the service begins work on a fleet to replace the iconic E-3 Sentry.

By Stephen Losey

3 months ago

Half of Tinker’s E-3 airborne surveillance jets would be cut under Air Force budget proposal

AWACS jets have been in use at Tinker since the 1970s, but are getting harder to maintain and more vulnerable in combat.

By Rachel S. Cohen

15 months ago

Air Force eyes contract for AWACS replacement in 2023

The Air Force wants to know how a potential contractor would provide at least two prototype replacements for the AWACS by 2028.

By Stephen Losey

16 months ago

AWACS ops group commander at Tinker fired after investigation

An investigation found Col. Gary Donovan skirted safety protocols and fostered an unhealthy workplace culture.

By Rachel S. Cohen

19 months ago

Air exercise with tight turnaround, no sleeping pills prompts investigation at Tinker

Airmen clash with 552nd Operations Group commander Col. Gary Donovan.

By Rachel S. Cohen

23 months ago

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