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House Boosts E-7 Revival, Restores $651M Hawkeye Funding

6/26/2026

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The House added a $1.55 billion amendment to FY 2027 defense bill to revive Air Force’s E-7 program.
The Office of Management and Budget asked that $1.55 billion be shifted into research for E-7 prototypes, while committee restored $651 million to the E-2D Hawkeye program, keeping six Hawkeyes for FY 2027.
The Iran conflict shows the Air Force needs a battle-management system as the E-3 AWACS retires, reviving the E-7 after unit costs hit $724 million.

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Story summary

The House added a $1.55 billion amendment to FY 2027 defense bill to revive Air Force’s E-7 program.
The Office of Management and Budget asked that $1.55 billion be shifted into research for E-7 prototypes, while committee restored $651 million to the E-2D Hawkeye program, keeping six Hawkeyes for FY 2027.
The Iran conflict shows the Air Force needs a battle-management system as the E-3 AWACS retires, reviving the E-7 after unit costs hit $724 million.