USAF E-7A Wedgetail Acquisition Faces Delays and Rising Costs

As the U.S. Air Force transitions from E-3 to the more advanced E-7A Wedgetail, mounting delays and escalating costs spark concern among U.S. lawmakers and military officials.

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