Wedgetail rising as the aircraft continues to prove itself and wins fans
The RAAF operates six Wedgetails. (Photo: Australian DoD)
The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) was the lead customer for the E-7 Wedgetail airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft and the platform has been ordered by several countries with platforms ordered by the UK, with the US and NATO also selecting the platform.
The RAAF is increasing the tempo for its Wedgetail E-7 aircraft while investigating how it will work in the future with uncrewed aerial systems (UAS). This is happening as the UK is set to receive its version of the aircraft and the US orders two rapid prototypes.
In many cases, the Boeing 737-based system has been seen as the natural successor to the E-3 and countries have been selecting their own versions of the aircraft to fulfil that role. The US Air Force (USAF) and UK Royal Air Force (RAF) personnel are undergoing training in Australia.
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