Japan’s E-2D Hawkeye buy gets closer
Japan’s acquisition of the Northrop Grumman E-2D Advanced Hawkeye airborne early warning (AEW) aircraft has moved a step closer.
The AEW capability is particularly important in light of China’s robust activity near the disputed Senkaku/Diaouyu Islands.
In April last year, E-2C Hawkeyes of 2 Air Warning Surveillance Squadron began operating from Naha Air Base on Okinawa, a location more closely situated to the disputed island chain.
The E-2D request has been officially announced when the Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) notified the US Congress of the sale on 1 June.
Japan is seeking four E-2D aircraft under a Foreign Military
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