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RAF Gets First Boeing E-7 Wedgetail, Enhances Surveillance

5/22/2026

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The RAF received its first Boeing E-7 Wedgetail (WT001) at RAF Lossiemouth on 21 May 2026.
Boeing UK and RAF crew flew WT001 from Birmingham to RAF Lossiemouth, began testing at MOD Boscombe Down and Lossiemouth, and will hand aircraft to Number 8 Squadron.
Group Captain Sarah Brewin and Stu Voboril said the Wedgetail is a key step for UK surveillance and provides the most advanced AEW&C capability alongside nine Poseidon aircraft.

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The RAF received its first Boeing E-7 Wedgetail (WT001) at RAF Lossiemouth on 21 May 2026.
Boeing UK and RAF crew flew WT001 from Birmingham to RAF Lossiemouth, began testing at MOD Boscombe Down and Lossiemouth, and will hand aircraft to Number 8 Squadron.
Group Captain Sarah Brewin and Stu Voboril said the Wedgetail is a key step for UK surveillance and provides the most advanced AEW&C capability alongside nine Poseidon aircraft.