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We are NATO’s own Airborne Early Warning and Control Force. We are Many Nations, One Force—United to detect, direct and dominate the airspace and defend the Alliance.
Boeing receives 737 fuselage for first US Air Force E-7A Wedgetail
3 days ago · Airframer Boeing has started assembling the inaugural example of the US Air Force’s (USAF’s) new airborne early warning and control jet. A 737-700 fuselage produced by Spirit AeroSystems in ...
NATO - Topic: AWACS: NATO’s 'eyes in the sky'
Nov 14, 2023 · The NATO military authorities determined that an Airborne Early Warning (AEW) capability would provide the key to meeting the challenge. The operational requirement for the NATO AEW system stressed the need to detect small, high-speed intruder aircraft at long range.
Allied Air Command | NATO Airborne Early Warning and Control
In the Airborne Early Warning and Control role it can provide airspace surveillance and early detection of airborne threats. With its maritime surveillance radar it can also provide support to maritime operations by establishing and providing a radar picture of ongoing activities at sea.
NATO to buy six Boeing E-7A Wedgetails for initial AEW&C …
Nov 15, 2023 · A Boeing E-7A Wedgetail airborne early warning & control (AEW&C) aircraft of the Royal Australian Air Force has completed a visit to the USA aimed at maximising the combat effectiveness...
Sweden Orders Third GlobalEye Surveillance Aircraft From Saab
Jun 28, 2024 · Sweden has signed a 2.6-billion-kronor ($240 million) contract with Saab for the delivery of a third GlobalEye airborne early warning and control aircraft to the Swedish Air Force. The deal is part of an option included in Saab’s contract with the country signed in 2022, detailing the order of two GlobalEye planes.
China Flaunts New KJ-3000 Early Warning and Control Aircraft
Jan 2, 2025 · China recently introduced a new Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) aircraft designed to enhance the country’s threat detection capabilities. Named the KJ-3000, the aircraft is based on Beijing’s indigenous Y-20 strategic transport platform and features four high-powered engines.
US approves E-7A sale to South Korea - Janes
Nov 5, 2024 · The US Department of State has approved the possible sale of Boeing E-7A Wedgetail airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft to South Korea under the Foreign Military Sales...
USAF to replace E-3 Sentry aircraft with Boeing’s E-7 Wedgetail
Apr 27, 2022 · The US Air Force (USAF) has selected Boeing’s E-7 airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft as the replacement for the E-3 Sentry airborne warning and control system (AWACS) aircraft. The decision will see a portion …
RAF's Wedgetail flies in the UK for the first time
Sep 20, 2024 · This marks an important milestone in the delivery of this cutting-edge Airborne Early Warning and Control capability (AEW&C). Currently unpainted, the aircraft undertook what is known as a Functional Check flight, which tests flying control, engine, and avionics systems following the initial build phase, which took place at STS Aviation ...