Northrop Grumman Begins Work on Second Japanese E-2D Advanced Hawkeye
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The first Japanese E-2D is in production and will be delivered in 2018.
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The aircraft will be produced at the company's
"For more than 50 years, Northrop Grumman has partnered with Japan by providing a range of capabilities and technologies in defense, security and communications," said Jane Bishop, vice president, E-2D Advanced Hawkeye programs, Northrop Grumman. "We are honored to continue this strong partnership through the E-2D program, which brings Japan a powerful new tool that meets their immediate airborne surveillance needs and facilitates information sharing across many platforms, making it a force multiplier for the future as well."
In 2014, the
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