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The Pentagon plans to allocate $1.55 billion to fund the E-7 Wedgetail program in fiscal 2027, taking funds from the Navy's E-2D Hawkeye program and classified Air Force accounts. This move is part of a budget amendment submitted to Congress. The funding will support the development and acquisition of the E-7 Wedgetail, an airborne early warning and control aircraft.
The E-7 Wedgetail is a critical airborne early warning and control system, providing the US military with enhanced surveillance and command capabilities. The allocation of funds demonstrates the Pentagon's commitment to modernizing its airborne surveillance capabilities.
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