The Pentagon’s E-2D Grows In Importance As It Poises For Upgrades

Northrop Grumman E-2D aircraft

All but 10 of the built E-2D Advanced Hawkeyes are now capable of receiving aerial refueling.

Credit: Northrop Grumman
The U.S. Navy’s Northrop Grumman E-2D Advanced Hawkeye has become the most requested asset in the Pentagon’s fleet amid a growing need for airborne battle management now that the U.S. Air Force’s share of the mission is in flux. This development comes as the Navy and Northrop Grumman are set to...
Brian Everstine

Brian Everstine is the Pentagon Editor for Aviation Week, based in Washington, D.C.

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