Boeing Awarded $2.56 Billion US Air Force Contract For E-7A Wedgetail Aircraft

To complete a successful week for the Boeing corporation, Boeing announced on August 9 that the US Air Force has awarded Boeing a $2.56 billion contract for two rapid prototype E-7A AEW&C Wedgetail aircraft. The E-7A is the replacement of the E-3 AWACS, and the E-7A Wedgetail is already in the service of several key air forces allied with the US Air Force.