Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 68356

Air Force: Boeing E-7

Tabled: 16 July 2025

Answered: 22 July 2025

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Question

Mr Mark Francois

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, for what reason the Royal Air Force’s E-7 Wedgetail fleet will be supported in the United States; and what the cost is of that support contract.

Answer

Maria Eagle

The UK E-7 will be supported and maintained in the United Kingdom. Following the approval of the Full Business Case, the sustainment contract is under negotiation.