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Boeing E-7: Procurement

Asked by Mr Mark FrancoisConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 30 June 2025UIN 59989

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will set out what (a) technical and (b) management issues are causing the delay in the RAF’s E-7 Wedgetail aircraft WT001 flight test programme; and what steps his Department is taking to ensure the late-2025 in-service date is achieved.

Answered by Maria Eagle

The Wedgetail programme has already completed three test flights and will continue to undertake comprehensive ground and flight tests throughout 2025 to achieve the approved In-Service Date.

Engagement continues with Boeing and the Ministry of Defence to ensure the In-Service Date is achieved.

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