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Boeing E-7

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the expected Minimal Deployability Capability is for the E-7 Wedgetail.

answeredMinistry of Defence

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Answering body
Ministry of Defence
Tabled
4 Feb 2025
Target answer date
10 Feb 2025
Answer
10 Feb 2025 · 6 calendar days after tabling

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Recorded timeline

  1. 4 Feb 2025

    Question tabled

    To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the expected Minimal Deployability Capability is for the E-7 Wedgetail.

  2. 10 Feb 2025

    Target answer date

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  3. 10 Feb 2025

    Answer published

    The Wedgetail aircraft will be able to conduct operational tasking after entering service at Initial Operating Capability.Further details regarding the capability of Wedgetail are withheld as release would prejudice the capability, effectiveness or securi...

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Official data retrieved 28 Sept 2026.

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