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Boeing E-7

Asked by Mr Mark FrancoisConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 10 February 2025UIN 28473

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the expected Minimal Deployability Capability is for the E-7 Wedgetail.

Answered by Maria Eagle

The Wedgetail aircraft will be able to conduct operational tasking after entering service at Initial Operating Capability.

Further details regarding the capability of Wedgetail are withheld as release would prejudice the capability, effectiveness or security of the Armed Forces.

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