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USAF Establishes EPAWSS “Speedline” At Warner Robins To Accelerate System Fielding

Frank Wolfe

Tuesday, May 26th, 2026

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USAF Establishes EPAWSS “Speedline” At Warner Robins To Accelerate System Fielding

Pictured is a U.S. Air Force photo of an F-15E Strike Eagle taking off from a base in the Middle East on Apr. 28.

The U.S. Air Force has established a "speedline" at Warner Robins Air Logistics Complex, Ga., for installation of BAE Systems' AN/ALQ-250 Eagle Passive Active Warning Survivability System (EPAWSS) on F-15E Strike Eagles, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) said on Tuesday."Slated to receive its first aircraft in June 2026, this independent line will significantly accelerate the installation and fielding of next-generation electronic warfare capabilities on F-15E aircraft," according to AFLCMC.The "speedline" bypasses the normal programmed depot maintenance (PDM) cycle,…

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