Japan requests E-2D AEW&C aircraft
The US State Department has made a determination approving a potential foreign military sale of E-2D Advanced Hawkeye (AHE) airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft to Japan, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency announced on 10 September.
In a package worth $3.14 billion, Japan has requested up to nine E-2D AHE aircraft, 28 T56-A-427A engines, 12 multifunction information distribution system/joint tactical radio system terminals, ten APY-9 radars, 11 AN/AYK-27 integrated navigation control and display systems, 30 LN-251 embedded GPS/INS with embedded airborne selective availability anti-spoofing module receiver and 12 AN/ALQ-217 electronic support measures.
The requested package also includes aircraft ancillary equipment, modifications, spare and repair parts, and other related logistical and programme support.
Japan will use the E-2D AHE aircraft to provide AEW&C situational awareness of air and naval activity in the Pacific region and augment its existing E-2C Hawkeye fleet.
If the sale goes ahead, Northrop Grumman will be the prime contractor.
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