Pentagon orders radar detection aircraft for Japan

Pentagon orders radar detection aircraft for Japan

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The US Department of Defense has signed a $1.45 billion contract with Northrop Grumman for the supply of 9 E-2 Advanced Hawkeye aircraft. 5 aircraft are intended for Japan and 4 for the US Navy, with delivery scheduled for 2029.

The U.S. Department of Defense has signed a $1.45 billion contract with Northrop Grumman to supply nine E-2 Advanced Hawkeye radar detection aircraft. Five aircraft are intended for Japan and four for the U.S. Navy. This is stated on the Pentagon's website, reports UNN.

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Delivery is scheduled for 2029. The contract includes additional maintenance. The aircraft will be manufactured in Indiana, California, New York and Florida.

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The E-2D Hawkeye is an all-weather, long-range tactical deck-mounted aircraft. It is equipped with a rotating antenna capable of tracking multiple targets and a friend-or-foe recognition system. It can coordinate strikes on air, ground, and sea targets. The first model was used in the United States in 1964, and the E-2D is an upgraded version.

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