Category: Airborne C2
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AEW&C – Airborne Early Warning & Congress
Recent developments in Congress demonstrate continued support for the E-7, despite clear opposition from the executive branch. For now, congressional backing assures the E-7’s path forward, but the future is far from certain. Read more
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Air Superiority Demands the E-7: Fund it Now
Accelerating E-7 procurement is critical, as robust air battle management capabilities will be required to counter advanced adversaries. Immediate action must be taken to field a credible, modern, and resilient approach to the air battle management layer that will underpin air superiority into the future. Read more
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Decentralized Command and Control: Organizing an Agile Force
A distributed basing construct for command and control aircraft would increase the efficiency of daily training, improve team cohesion, and extend aircraft lifespan. The Air Force should not be satisfied with placing new capabilities within the legacy organizational construct, as doing so limits the potential of new platforms. Read more
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Beyond Replacement: A Modern Approach to Airborne Command and Control
The divestment of legacy E-3s and the recent proposed cancelation of the E-7 as a replacement offers a rare opportunity to rebuild the U.S. Air Force’s airborne command and control capability to be well adapted for modern conflict. The procurement of a large fleet of small, relatively inexpensive C2 aircraft could offer numerous benefits over… Read more
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AMTI is Not Air Battle Management: The Imperative for Layered Sensing and Human-Led Orchestration in Modern Aerial Warfare
A misconception persists that Airborne Moving Target Indicator data from space-based platforms can supplant the need for dedicated air battle management systems. This overlooks that space-based AMTI satellites may provide data, but air battle management is required to translate that data into actionable effects that can secure air superiority. Read more
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The (Political) Future of the E-7 Wedgetail
The President’s Budget Request for FY2026 eliminates the E-7 program. This article explores the implications of this request, and describes potential paths ahead for the E-7 program. Read more