Hegseth questions Air Force plan to buy E-7, touts space-based reconAir Force officials say the E-7 must replace its aging E-3 AWACS planes and would be needed even when space-based ISR capabilities are in orbit.By Stephen Losey3 weeks ago
Pratt wins engine-work contract to keep aging B-52, AWACS flyingWith the Air Force planning to retire the AWACS and replace the B-52's current engines, the contract could last for the remainder of the TF33's life.By Stephen Losey20 months ago
‘The ability to stare’: Why the US Air Force is eager to get the E-7With the aging E-3 AWACS becoming increasingly out of date and hard to maintain, top Air Force leaders say they want the new E-7 as soon as possible.By Stephen Losey2 years ago
Another Air Force fleet grounded over fears plane tails may fall offE-3 Sentry aerial target tracking planes are the latest to undergo inspection for subpar tail pins.By Rachel S. Cohen2 years ago
US Air Force awards Boeing first contract for fleet of 26 E-7 aircraftBoeing's contract will be worth up to $1.2 billion, as the service begins work on a fleet to replace the iconic E-3 Sentry.By Stephen Losey2 years ago
US Air Force mints program to hone command and control“In order to fight as joint and coalition forces,” Lt. Col. Steve Wyatt said, “we need to understand each other’s capabilities and limitations, and how each entity operates and communicates.”By Colin Demarest and Stephen Losey3 years ago
