Japan seeks five additional E-2D Advanced Hawkeye

The U.S. State Department authorized the possible sale of five E-2D Advanced Hawkeye early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft to Japan.

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The Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) informed that the potential operation would be carried out under the Foreign Military Sale (FMS) modality to the Government of Japan; for five E-2D and related equipment, for an estimated value of 1.381 million dollars.

According to a press release issued by the DSCA, the Japanese order would be made up as follows:

• 5 E-2D Advanced Hawkeye early warning and control (E-2D AEW&C) aircraft
• 12 T56-A-427A Engines (10 installed, 2 spares)
• 6  Multifunction Information Distribution System Joint Tactical Radio System Terminals (5 installed, 1 spare)
• 5 APY-9 radars (installed)
• 5 AN/AYK-27 Integrated Navigation Control and Display Systems (installed)
• 12 INS/GPS LN-251 navigation systems with anti-spoofing capability (10 installed, 2 spares)
• 6 ALQ-217 Electronic Support Measures Systems (5 installed, 1 spare)

Also included are aircraft ancillary equipment; modifications; spare and repair parts; support equipment; publications and technical documentation; software; personal protective equipment; personnel training and training equipment; transportation services; U.S. Government and contractor logistical, technical and engineering support services; and other items related to logistics and program support.

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The Hawkeye in Japan

The Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) has been a user of this model since 1983, when it acquired a first batch of 9 E-2C Hawkeye, becoming the second largest Hawkeye operator after the U.S. Navy. A second batch of 5 additional E-2Cs would follow. These aircraft would later be upgraded to the Hawkeye 2000 standard.

Starting in 2019, the JASDF began receiving the first E-2D Advanced Hawkeye to replace the aging E-2C fleet. The E-2Ds, by operating from the ground and being able to take off at a heavier weight, were able to incorporate additional fuel tanks, allowing them to increase their flight range to 8hs, compared to 5hs for a standard US. Navy.