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Australia’s Troubled E-7A “Wedgetail” AWACS Program

Australia’s Troubled E-7A “Wedgetail” AWACS Program

E-7A Wedgetail over New South Wales (click to view full) The island continent of Australia faces a number of unique security challenges that stem from its geography. The continent may be separated from its neighbors by large expanses of ocean, but it also resides...

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E-2D Hawkeye: The Navy’s New AWACS

E-2D Hawkeye: The Navy’s New AWACS

(click to view full) Northrop Grumman's E-2C Hawkeye is a carrier-capable "mini-AWACS" aircraft, designed to give long-range warning of incoming aerial threats. Secondary roles include strike command and control, land and maritime surveillance, search and rescue,...

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