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E-3 spotted today
The radar and computer subsystems on the E-3 Sentry can gather and present broad and detailed battlefield information. This includes position and tracking information on enemy aircraft and ships + location and status of friendly aircraft and naval vessels. The information can be sent to major command and control centers in rear areas or aboard ships. In support of air-to-ground operations, the Sentry can provide direct information needed for interdiction, reconnaissance, airlift and close-air support for friendly ground forces. It can also provide information for commanders of air operations to gain and maintain control of air battles.
https://www.military.com/equipment/e-3-sentry-awacs
http://www.fi-aeroweb.com/Defense/E-3-Sentry-AWACS.html
https://www.vice.com/en/article/ez8n9e/the-us-air-forces-updated-e-3g-radar-planes-are-vulnerable-to-hacks