U.S. Air Force wants smaller platform to replace E-8C

The U.S. Air Force wants a smaller airframe to host the next generation JSTARS battle management, command and control (BMC2) system.

116th ACW E-8C Joint STARS 96-0042
By United States Air Force [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons

The contest to replace the E-8C will also be opened to international competitors.

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