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Boeing E-7: Radar

Asked by Mr Mark FrancoisConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 25 April 2025UIN 46689

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether his Department plans to replace the Multi-role Electronically Scanned-Array radar on the E-7A Wedgetail fleet with a US-developed replacement.

Answered by Maria Eagle

There are no plans to replace the existing Multi-role Electronically Scanned Array radar currently fitted on the UK E-7 Wedgetail Fleet.

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