Written question asked by Lord Moonie (Non-affiliated) on Wednesday, 30 December 2020, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 14 January 2021. It was answered by Baroness Goldie (Conservative) on Friday, 8 January 2021 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.
Boeing E-7: Procurement
- Question
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To ask Her Majesty's Government how many E-7 Wedgetail AWACS systems they plan to procure; and what is the anticipated delivery timescale of each such system.
- Answer
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In March 2019, HM Treasury and the Ministry of Defence approved the procurement of five E-7 Wedgetail aircraft, however, discussions regarding the final E-7 Wedgetail fleet size are on-going with a decision expected in the first half of this year. The first UK E-7 Wedgetail is expected to enter service with the Royal Air Force in 2023.
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- HL11676
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- 2019-21
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- Procurement Boeing E-7
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