According to information published by the British Ministry of Defence on September 18, 2025, the United Kingdom will, for the first time since World War II, manufacture airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft for the United States. The landmark decision marks a pivotal expansion in transatlantic defense-industrial collaboration, as Britain begins work on the U.S. Air Force’s E-7A Wedgetail fleet, a high-value airborne surveillance platform critical for next-generation air superiority. Read full Naval News at this link ...
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| A British E-7A Wedgetail airborne early warning and control aircraft under modification in Birmingham. Based on the Boeing 737 airframe and equipped with the MESA radar, the E-7 provides long-range surveillance, command and control, and airspace management capabilities. The platform is set to become a key asset for both the UK and U.S. Air Forces, enhancing NATO’s airborne situational awareness and joint operational coordination. (Picture source: UK MoD) |
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