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NATO officials stand before a Saab GlobalEye aircraft at a military airbase, indicating a formal announcement.

NATO Opts for Saab's GlobalEye Over Boeing's E-7 Radar Plane

NATO has chosen Saab's cutting-edge GlobalEye aircraft to replace its aging fleet of Airborne Warning and Control Systems, selecting up to 10 of these advanced radar planes over Boeing's E-7 Wedgetail. This game-changing decision marks a significant shift in the alliance's defense strategy.

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Pentagon spokesperson stands at podium beside military aircraft model.

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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