Boeing and the UK Ministry of Defense have confirmed a landmark agreement. In 2026, two prototypes of the U.S. Air Force’s upcoming E-7A Wedgetail airborne early warning aircraft will be assembled in the United Kingdom , as reported by Air Force Technology. The work will be performed by STS Aviation in Birmingham, and this marks the first time in over 50 years that the UK will build military aircraft under contract for the USAF.

The E-7A Wedgetail is intended to replace the USAF’s aging fleet of E-3 Sentry aircraft, many of which are more than four decades old. By basing conversion work in the UK, Boeing can leverage an experienced workforce that is already modifying three Wedgetails for the Royal Air Force. UK officials say the deal is expected to generate more than £36 million

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