DODOtherDefense & SecurityFebruary 28, 2023

E-7A RAPID PROTOTYPING

$1,862,251,365

AI Summary

This $1.9 billion contract funds rapid prototyping of the E-7A Wedgetail, the Air Force's next-generation airborne early warning and control aircraft. Boeing in Washington is developing the E-7A to replace the aging E-3 AWACS, providing the military with a modern, more capable flying radar platform for detecting and tracking airborne threats.

Key Points

  1. 01Funds rapid prototyping of the E-7A Wedgetail early warning aircraft
  2. 02Awarded to The Boeing Company in Washington
  3. 03Contract valued at approximately $1.9 billion, running through 2030
  4. 04Replaces the aging E-3 AWACS airborne radar platform
  5. 05Provides modernized airborne surveillance and battle management

Award Details

Start Date

Feb 28, 2023

End Date

Dec 31, 2030

Category

Defense & Security

State

WA

Award Type

Other

Quick Summary

Amount
$1.9B
Agency
Department of Defense
Recipient
THE BOEING COMPANY
Type
Other

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