Boeing Wins $1.2 Billion Contract to Develop E-7s for U.S. Air Force

Boeing has been awarded a not-to-exceed $1.2 billion undefinitized contract for the U.S. Air Force’s E-7A rapid prototype program, which is managed by the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center. Under the deal announced this week, the company will develop and produce two E-7 development aircraft, paving the way for series production. The initial work associated with this contract is due to be complete by August 2024.

Faced with the need to replace at least part of its aging Boeing 707 airliner-based E-3B/C/G Sentry fleet, the U.S. Air Force identified the 737 Airborne Early Warning and Control, designated E-7A, as the only suitable solution, and a single-source acquisition plan was announced in April last year.

“The E-7 is a proven platform,” said Stu Voboril, E-7 program vice president and general manager. “It is the only advanced aircraft that is capable of meeting the U.S. Air Force’s near-term Airborne Early Warning & Control requirement while enabling integration across the joint force.”

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