Regulations and Government
UK Defense Modernization Policy Still Up in the Air
Future Combat Air Strategy could include “system of systems” with multiple types of aircraft, swarms of drones, and other advanced concepts.
E-3D Sentry AEW&C
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The Farnborough Airshow opens today with the British government yet to publish its “Modernising Defence Programme (MDP),” as previously expected. But the UK’s future Combat Air Strategy, which is an important part of the MDP, might be revealed this week at the show by government ministers. There might also be some indication of whether the Royal Air Force (RAF) will upgrade or replace its Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) fleet.