Wilsbach Withholds Clear Endorsement For E-7A Acquisitions

U.S. Air Force retired Gen. Kenneth Wilsbach before the Senate Armed Services Committee, Oct.9, 2025.

Retired Gen. Kenneth Wilsbach, the nominee for U.S. Air Force chief of staff, testifies before the Senate Armed Services Committee, Oct. 9, 2025.

Credit: Senate Armed Services Committee
The nominee to become the U.S. Air Force’s next chief is committed to supporting airborne “domain awareness” programs but stopped short on Oct. 9 of specifically endorsing a disputed plan to acquire a new fleet of Boeing E-7A Wedgetail aircraft. Retired Gen. Kenneth Wilsbach, whom President Donald...
Steve Trimble

Steve covers military aviation, missiles and space for the Aviation Week Network, based in Washington, DC.

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