Latest "AWACS" stories

US Air Force wants money to speed E-7 purchases in FY24 wish list

The unfunded priorities list also requests money to buy 12 conformal fuel tanks for F-15EX fighters to extend their range and let it carry more weapons.

By Stephen Losey

2 months ago

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

Congress would approve A-10 retirements, more F-35s in defense bill

For years, Congress has thwarted the Air Force's attempts to retire the iconic A-10 Warthog, but that is about to change.

By Stephen Losey

6 months ago

As Air Force plans for new aircraft, senators worry about capability gaps

Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., worried the Air Force could find itself without enough aircraft to conduct battlefield management or rescue downed personnel.

By Stephen Losey

13 months ago

It’s the Wedgetail: Air Force to buy E-7 to replace AWACS

Boeing's Wedgetail, now flown by the Royal Australian Air Force, has long been seen as the top contender for the job.

By Stephen Losey

13 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

14 months ago