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Air Force moves to retire E-11 BACN fleet as it shifts toward a broader battle network
The U.S. Air Force wants to retire its seven-plane E-11 BACN fleet in fiscal 2028, ending a niche airborne communications relay program as it redirects toward the emerging Department of the Air Force 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.
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