The E-3 Sentry is an airborne warning
and control system (AWACS) aircraft that provides all-weather surveillance, command,
control and communications needed by commanders of U.S. and NATO air defense forces.
As proven in Desert Storm, it is the premier air battle command and control aircraft
in the world today.
(photo from Steven
Hager)
The U-2R/U-2S
The U-2 provides continuous day
or night, high-altitude, all-weather, stand-off surveillance of an area in direct
support of U.S. and allied ground and air forces. It provides critical intelligence
to decision makers through all phases of conflict, including peacetime indications
and warnings, crises, low-intensity conflict and large-scale hostilities.
