The AWACS radar plane first flew over 50 years ago, and is overdue for replacement. The US Air Force’s fleet of E-3 airborne warning and control system (AWACS) radar planes is on its last legs. The ...

The Boeing E-3 AWACS has been the quarterback of the skies for nearly 50 years, a flying radar station able to detect enemy planes and missiles and then give recommendations to friendly pilots. The ...

Key Points and Summary - The Pentagon's shocking decision to cancel the E-7 Wedgetail program threatens decades of American air superiority. -Intended to replace the aging E-3 AWACS, the E-7 provides ...