Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 67826

Boeing E-7: Standards

Tabled: 15 July 2025

Answered: 21 July 2025

Named Day

Question

Mr Mark Francois

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what contractual penalties will Boeing face if it fails to deliver the Royal Air Force’s E-7 Wedgetail aircraft to the agreed capability standards; and how will these penalties be enforced.

Answer

Maria Eagle

There is no additional cost to the Authority (MOD) due to the late delivery of the aircraft, as Boeing are contracted to deliver a fleet of three Wedgetail under a Firm Price contract. The contract does include incentivisation milestones which are subject...

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