E-7 Wedgetail Shock Threatens Air Superiority in the Pacific

E-7 Wedgetail Shock Threatens Air Superiority in the Pacific

Key Points and Summary – The Pentagon’s shocking decision to cancel the E-7 Wedgetail program threatens decades of American air superiority. Intended to replace the aging E-3 AWACS, the E-7 provides critical airborne early warning and battle management essential for combat in the Pacific. While the Defense Department points to future space-based systems, experts warn this technology is not mature enough to fill the void. This premature cancellat…