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Congress Scrambles to Fund E-7 Wedgetail Program

Congress is racing against the clock to secure funding for the E-7 Wedgetail program after the Trump administration's surprise move to save it from the chopping block. With the program's future now in their hands, lawmakers are turning to budget amendments to keep the critical early-warning aircraft program flying high.

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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.

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Congress Backs $1.5B White House Bid for E-7 Wedgetail Funding

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.

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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.

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