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The Pentagon is retreating from plans to cancel the Boeing E-7 Wedgetail.
The Pentagon has reversed plans to cancel the Boeing E-7 Wedgetail and will now fund it.
KEY POINTS
- A budget amendment sent to OMB requests funds for the E-7, reflecting a policy change.
- Only seven E-7 aircraft are currently contracted, far fewer than the originally planned 26.
- US recommitment to the E-7 could help revive international interest, including potential NATO orders.
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