AIR5077 Phase 5A is an approved project intended to assure the E-7A Wedgetail’s near term ongoing capability requirements by fitting mandatory military and civil compliance upgrades. Key systems being upgraded include:
- Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) transponder and interrogator
- Cryptographic systems
- Communications
- Navigation / GPS systems
Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) have been engaged to support design and integration of new capabilities introduced by Phase 5A into the E-7A weapon system. Through life support will be provided via extant arrangements with the existing E-7A Wedgetail’s industry base.
Content is current as at February 2024.