E-3 Sentry

The E-3 Sentry is far past its sell-by date—but with the need for AWACS persisting and no alternative in sight, the Air Force will need to go to increasing lengths...

The United States Air Force has selected a replacement for the venerable E-3 Sentry airborne early warning and control airplane, America’s flying branch explained in a press release. “Based on...

Here’s What You Need to Remember: Wigston demurred when asked about the UK’s F-35 procurement plans, reaffirming that London is “committing to growing the fleet” but refusing to either endorse the old acquisition...

Here’s What You Need to Know: The A-100 has some major theoretical advantages over the E-3 Sentry. While six revolutions per minute has been the standard rotation rate for most AEW&C...

Here’s What You Need to Remember: Wigston demurred when asked about the UK’s F-35 procurement plans, reaffirming that London is “committing to growing the fleet” but refusing to either endorse the old acquisition...

Key Point: The meager savings of ending their programs might not be worth the gaps in defense the retirements could cause. The Air Force relies on a small but diverse fleet...