The U.S. Air Force's E-7 Wedgetail jet program, designed for long-range threat detection and mobile battle management, faced cancellation due to delays and rising costs, with per-aircraft prices increasing significantly. Despite Pentagon efforts to halt the purchase of two prototypes, Congress intervened by blocking the cancellation and allocating additional funding. However, the program's long-term future remains uncertain as the military balances complex weapons contracts with emerging technologies and other costly defense projects.