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U.S. Air Force Cancels E-7 Wedgetail Amid Cost Concerns

6/27/2025

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The U.S. Air Force has scrapped the E-7 Wedgetail program, citing escalating costs and survivability issues. This pivot towards space-based capabilities and more E-2D Hawkeye aircraft has sparked worries among lawmakers about military readiness and the effectiveness of temporary measures in safeguarding national security.

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Story summary

The U.S. Air Force has scrapped the E-7 Wedgetail program, citing escalating costs and survivability issues. This pivot towards space-based capabilities and more E-2D Hawkeye aircraft has sparked worries among lawmakers about military readiness and the effectiveness of temporary measures in safeguarding national security.