Written question asked by Chris Evans (Labour) on Wednesday, 7 December 2022, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 12 December 2022 (named day). It was answered by Alex Chalk (Conservative) on Monday, 12 December 2022 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.
Boeing E-7: Procurement
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, for what reason there is a delay in the E-7 Wedgetail aircraft fleet reaching full operational capability.
- Answer
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There have been several reasons behind delays to the E-7 Wedgetail schedule including the Covid-19 pandemic, and global supply chain and resourcing challenges affecting the aerospace and defence industries, exacerbated by the war in Ukraine and a hurricane impacting the radar production facility.
The Ministry of Defence and Boeing are working closely to identify opportunities to minimise the delays, and the detailed schedule, including the Full Operating Capability, will be confirmed when the Full Business Case is finalised in mid-2023.
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- 105288
- Session
- 2022-23
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- Procurement Boeing E-7
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