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Boeing E-7: Standards

Asked by Mr Mark FrancoisConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 21 July 2025UIN 67826

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what contractual penalties will Boeing face if it fails to deliver the Royal Air Force’s E-7 Wedgetail aircraft to the agreed capability standards; and how will these penalties be enforced.

Answered by Maria Eagle

There is no additional cost to the Authority (MOD) due to the late delivery of the aircraft, as Boeing are contracted to deliver a fleet of three Wedgetail under a Firm Price contract. The contract does include incentivisation milestones which are subject to enforcement measures based on contractor performance.

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