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Air Force: Boeing E-7

Asked by Mr Mark FrancoisConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 8 September 2025UIN 70334

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 22 July 2025 to Question 68356 on Air Force: Boeing E-7, whether any component of the UK E-7 Wedgetail sustainment contract will involve (a) logistical, (b) maintenance and (c) technical support operations being conducted in the United States.

Answered by Luke Pollard

The UK E-7 Wedgetail fleet will be supported and maintained within the United Kingdom. However, Boeing, as the aircraft's Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), and Northrop Grumman, the OEM for the MESA radar, will provide technical data support from the United States as required. Additionally, a limited number of aircraft components are subject to US Government Arms Export Control legislation and will need to be supported in the United States.

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