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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

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

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.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL11676
Session
2019-21
Subjects
Procurement Boeing E-7
Link
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