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White House Proposes Raid on Navy E-2 Account to Fund USAF E-7s
The White House is shaking up its budget plans, proposing a $1.5 billion shift to fund the Air Force's E-7 Wedgetail program, a move that would siphon funds from the Navy's E-2D aircraft procurement. This significant reallocation aims to fast-track the development of two E-7 Wedgetail prototype aircraft.
Congress Backs $1.5B White House Bid for E-7 Wedgetail Funding
Congress is throwing its weight behind the White House's $1.5 billion bid to fund the E-7 Wedgetail program, a move that could give the project a flying start. The funding boost would come from reallocating resources from the Navy's E-2 procurement account and the Air Force's classified special update programs.
Pentagon Prepares Funding Request for E-7 Wedgetail Radar Plane
The House Armed Services Committee is still in the dark about the Pentagon's plans to fund the E-7 Wedgetail radar plane, despite Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's promise to include it in the $1.5 trillion budget request. A formal budget amendment is still pending, leaving committee staff eagerly awaiting details on funding and offsets.