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September 22, 2023March 14, 2024Acquisition & Procurement, Defense Security Cooperation, General News, News, Technology

RAF Wing Commander Completes Course to Qualify as E-7 Wedgetail Operator

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The Royal Air Force’s Wing Commander Sarah McDonnell recently completed a qualifying course in Australia to operate the E-7 Wedgetail. Administered by the Royal Australian Air Force and Boeing Australia under the RAF’s E-7 Wedgetail AEW1 Programme, the course provided class-based instruction and simulator training to McDonnell and allowed her to fly Australia’s E-7A. The...

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January 9, 2024March 14, 2024Asia, Contract Awards, Defense Security Cooperation, Europe, Foreign Military Sales, General News, Geopolitical Issues, North America, Technology

Boeing Eyes 6 E-7s Annually to Meet Increasing Global Demand

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Boeing said it is targeting an annual production output of six E-7 Wedgetails to meet increasing demand from international customers. According to Stu Voboril, program manager for the E-7 at Boeing, the company expects to achieve the production goal in the latter part of the decade. He added that the increased aircraft production will address...