The U.S. Air Force has officially announced its decision to select the Boeing E-7 to replace the E-3 AWACS.
The service plans to issue a contract in FY 2023 to procure a rapid prototype aircraft that is to be delivered in FY 2027.
A second prototype will be procured in FY 2024 and a production decision will be made in FY 2025.
The flying branch is also proposing to retire 15 E-3s in the new budget and fund the money towards the E-7 program.
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