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Air Force moves to retire E-11 BACN fleet as it shifts toward a broader battle network
Key Takeaways
- The Air Force wants to retire its seven E-11 BACN aircraft in fiscal 2028.
- Officials say the fleet's role will be replaced by the emerging Department of the Air Force Battle Network.
- Budget documents zero out E-11 funding while a Hybrid SATCOM Terminal program is positioned as a bridge capability.
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DT Editorial Team··via breakingdefense.com