The Boeing E-7 Wedgetail, also marketed as the Boeing 737 AEW&C, is a twin-engine airborne early warning and control aircraft based on the Boeing 737 Next Generation design.

The Boeing E-7 Airborne Early Warning & Control (AEW&C) is a combat-proven force multiplier that provides unparalleled abilities to scan the skies; communicate with surface, ground and air assets; and enable integration across the joint force. Download the technical specifications.

4 days ago · A Royal Australian Air Force E-7A Wedgetail, operated by No. 2 Squadron based at RAAF Base Williamtown, Australia, flies with a Hawaii Air National Guard F-22 Raptor April 21, 2021, near Oahu, Hawaii.

Aug 12, 2024 · A militarized version of Boeing’s 737 Next Generation commercial jet, the E-7 is set to replace the Air Force’s aging E-3 AWACS to become the service’s newest eye in the sky.

11 hours ago · The U.S. Air Force is looking to increase the capability of its incoming Boeing E-7A fleet—and allowing for the possibility that it might seek another aircraft to serve the battle management and ...

Apr 16, 2025 · The Air Force is still a few years away from getting its hands on its first E-7 aircraft for airborne early warning and control, but the service is already seeking industry input on new systems to either enhance or replace the sensor capabilities of the Wedgetail—or possibly even acquire new capabilities for an entirely different targeting and battle management platform.

Aug 9, 2024 · The U.S. Department of the Air Force has successfully negotiated a price agreement with Boeing for the E-7A Wedgetail weapon system rapid prototype program. This paves the way for the delivery of two operationally representative prototype E …

Jul 22, 2024 · The U.S. Air Force has decided to buy a fleet of up to 26 E-7As from Boeing, similar to this E-7 Wedgetail from the Royal Australian Air Force, to replace its fleet of aging E-3 Sentry...

On January 22, 2025, Boeing received the first fuselage for the U.S. Air Force's (USAF) E-7A Wedgetail, marking a pivotal step in the service’s efforts to modernize its airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) capabilities.

1 day ago · The US Air Force (USAF) is considering a variety of sensor and electronic warfare suite upgrades on the E-7A aircraft a recent Request for Information (RFI) notice from the US Government has disclosed.. The USAF is set to replace its ageing Boeing E-3 airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft with the company’s E-7A aircraft, reaching a …