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Boeing rolls out second of three RAF E-7A Wedgetail airborne early warning aircraft

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Boeing has completed the rollout of the second E-7A Wedgetail ordered by the UK Royal Air Force, with the 737-based surveillance aircraft now in its final paint scheme. The aircraft is the second of three planned for the RAF’s airborne early warning fleet.

Discovered 2026-08-27T11:35:06.018393-07:00 | 2026-08-27T11:35:06.018393-07:00

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What Hype is tracking

  • The rollout marks progress on the UK’s acquisition of a three-aircraft E-7A Wedgetail fleet for airborne early warning and surveillance.
  • The aircraft’s 737-based design links Boeing’s commercial production infrastructure with a specialized military mission system.
  • The final paint scheme indicates the second aircraft has advanced through a visible stage of production toward RAF service.

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