Head of PACAF wants E-7s to replace E-3s immediately

The head of Pacific Air Forces, Gen. Kenneth S. Wilsbach, told reporters during a virtual call that he is pushing to have E-7 airborne early warning aircraft procured immediately to replace the E-2 AWACS.

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Wilsbach said the E-3 is “harder and harder to get airborne” due to maintenance issues with the aging platform.

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