Minister signals support for expanding RAF Wedgetail fleet:

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Nov 03

OpinionUrgent life raft buy aims to avoid E-7 Wedgetail delay: Defence Equipment and Support intends to buy life rafts for the RAF’s E-7 Wedgetail from AEM Limited.

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Oct 08

OpinionTwo of Britain’s new E-7 aircraft airborne: Both of the Royal Air Force's delivered Boeing E-7 Wedgetail aircraft were flying at the same time on Thursday ...

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Southend Echo

Jul 20

RAF ‘spy‑plane’ spotted landing at Southend Airport: A rare RAF surveillance aircraft has made an unannounced visit to London Southend Airport after a short ...

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Jun 21

RAF Wedgetail update: testing under way at Lossiemouth: The RAF's first E-7 Wedgetail surveillance jet is now undergoing ground and flight testing at RAF ...

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Britain’s next airborne radar plane begins final tests in Scotland: The first Boeing E-7 Wedgetail airborne early warning aircraft destined for Royal Air Force ...

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Nov 14 25

E7 delays and cost strain show UK procurement ongoing issues: The E7 review lays out a bleak pattern of cost drift, slipping milestones, and shrinking capability ...

The Aviationist Sep 24 25

Boeing will have two rapid-prototype E-7 Wedgetail Airborne Early-Warning & Control (AEW&C) aircraft converted in the United Kingdom ... Show more

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Aug 12 25

MPs raise alarm over RAF Wedgetail delay: MPs recently raised serious concerns over the UK’s air surveillance capability as the RAF’s E-7 Wedgetail programme ...

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The Aviationist Jul 24 25

RIAT 2025: E-7 Wedgetail, B-1 Bomber, U-2 Dragon Lady Steal the Show: The Royal International Air Tattoo delighted crowds with an incredible number of modern ...

ukdefencejournal.org.uk/francois-slams-boeing-and-demands-clarity-on-wedgetail/

Jul 16 25

Francois slams Boeing and demands clarity on Wedgetail: Shadow Defence Minister Mark Francois has issued a stark warning over the UK’s lack of airborne early ...

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ukdefencejournal.org.uk/new-raf-e-7-wedgetail-aircraft-conducts-fresh-test-flight/

Jul 10 25

New RAF E-7 Wedgetail aircraft conducts fresh test flight: The Royal Air Force’s first E-7 Wedgetail aircraft, designated WT001, has completed another system ...

ukdefencejournal.org.uk/uk-e-7-wedgetail-programme-inches-forward/

Mar 05 25

UK E-7 Wedgetail programme inches forward: The UK’s E-7 Wedgetail airborne early warning and control programme is progressing, with three aircraft currently ...

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The Aviationist Jan 27 25

Boeing Receives 737 Fuselage for U.S. Air Force’s E-7A Wedgetail AEW&C Prototype: The company has now started the assembly of the first Boeing 737 airframe which ...

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Sep 25 24

Britain’s first new early warning aircraft takes flight: The E-7 Wedgetail airborne early warning and control aircraft conducted a test flight from Birmingham ...

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Boeing To Rapid Prototype E-7A Wedgetail For The U.S. Air Force: After the start of the E-7A Rapid Prototype program in 2023, the Air Force has now ordered the ...

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The Drive Jul 18 23

UK's E-7 Radar Jet Deal Slammed As “Absolute Folly” In New Report: Slashing U.K. E-7 Wedgetail procurement from five to three jets saves little money and ...

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Dec 05 22

British Wedgetail aircraft fleet taking shape: New images show the UK's new Wedgetail AEW Mk1 airborne early warning and control aircraft starting to look ...

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ukdefencejournal.org.uk/british-wedgetail-crews-support-australian-combat-exercise/

Sep 16 22

British Wedgetail crews support Australian combat exercise: British crew embedded within the Royal Australian Air Force are taking part in Exercise Pitch Black ...

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Aug 14 22

RAF reveal paint job for new E-7 early warning aircraft: The Royal Air Force has revealed the livery of its new E-7 Wedgetail airborne early warning aircraft.

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ukdefencejournal.org.uk/testing-begins-on-british-e-7-early-warning-aircraft-radar/

Jul 06 22

Testing begins on British E-7 early warning aircraft radar: Testing recently started on the MESA sensor destined for the UK’s 1st E-7 early warning aircraft ...