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Discover the critical story behind Britain’s air defence crisis in “UK’s Air Defence Crisis: The Wedgetail Delay Exposed!” This video delves into why the RAF’s E-7 Wedgetail surveillance aircraft, meant to replace the E-3D Sentry in 2021, remains grounded in 2025. Explore the Wedgetail’s advanced MESA radar capabilities, the causes of repeated delays—including contractor issues, COVID-19 impacts, and tougher certification—and the strategic risks Britain faces without operational airborne early warning aircraft. Learn how budget cuts reduced the fleet size, increasing vulnerability, and what steps the government is taking to resolve this urgent capability gap. Stay informed on a topic that directly affects UK’s national security and air defence readiness.

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OUTLINE:

00:00:00 Introduction - Britain's Air Defense Crisis
00:00:32 The Wedgetail Aircraft Explained
00:01:05 Delays and Problems
00:01:38 Strategic Impact
00:02:14 Future Outlook and Conclusion