Tag: battle management

RAF Receives First Boeing E-7 Wedgetail

The first Boeing E-7 Wedgetail Airbourne Early Warning (AEW) Mk1 aircraft with Boeing P-8A Poseidon Long Range Maritime Surveillance aircraft at RAF Lossiemouth | Photo: UK Ministry of Defence/ Crown Copyright

The first Boeing E-7 Wedgetail aircraft for the Royal Air Force has arrived at RAF Lossiemouth for testing and evaluation. The aircraft, WT001, will continue trials before entering RAF service with No. 8 Squadron as an airborne early warning platform.

U.S. Navy Receives 70th E-2D Hawkeye

The E-2D Advanced Hawkeye advanced airborne early warning and battle management aircraft | Photo: Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman has delivered the 70th E-2D Advanced Hawkeye to the U.S. Navy. The aircraft provides airborne early warning and battle management capabilities and is also in service with Japan, with ongoing upgrades to meet operational needs.