The Air Force and NATO are undergoing a cooperative development effort to upgrade the avionics and cockpit displays of AWACS aircraft belonging to the 552nd Air Control Wing here and the NATO E-3 Sentrys from Geilenkirchen, Germany. The Diminishing Manufacturing Sources Replacement of Avionics for Global Operations and Navigation, otherwise known as the Dragon program assists in finding parts for the aging AWACS fleet.
"The Dragon modification is the most significant avionics upgrade in E-3 history and will ensure we remain ready and able to support combatant commander requirements worldwide,” said Col. Jay Bickley, the 552nd ACW commander.
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