E-2D begins debut deployment

[Zarvan]

An E-2D Hawkeye assigned to the 'Tiger Tails' of Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 125 launches off the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). Source: US Navy
The US Navy's (USN's) new Northrop Grumman E-2D Advanced Hawkeye airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft has begun its maiden deployment, the service disclosed on 13 March.

Five E-2Ds assigned to Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW)-125 'Tiger Tails' are operating as part of Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 1 aboard the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). The Theodore Roosevelt departed its homeport in Norfolk, Virginia, for an around-the-world deployment on 11 March.

The E-2D is the latest variant of the Hawkeye carrier-based AEW&C aircraft that has been in US naval service since the mid-1960s. Improvements on the legacy platforms include the more powerful Lockheed Martin AN/APY-9 radar that is designed to provide 360° coverage against hostile aircraft and cruise missiles.

The USN is also integrating an in-flight refuelling capability into the E-2D, giving it greater range and endurance. The first aircraft with the refuelling capability is expected to be ready around 2019, and all aircraft will be retrofitted with the system.

The navy's E-2D programme of record is for 75 aircraft (of which 50 are under contract). As of January 2015, 16 of these aircraft had been delivered. Deliveries are set to be complete by 2025, with the 61 E-2Cs in the USN's inventory being phased out of service from 2017.
E-2D begins debut deployment - IHS Jane's 360

 

[C130]

noice, wonder what will happen to the retiring E-2Cs

 

[Kurlang]

Any details/improvements regarding the new variant ???

 

[Taygibay]

Kurlang
Apart from the solid-state new radar and refueling capacity mentioned in the article, both essential
improvements, you can count modern cockpit ( "glass" ) & navigation systems, IFF and comms &
sensor integration ( i.e. sensor fusion as in Rafale/F-35 fighters ) and as a result : theater missile defense!

@C130
Considering replacement rate and the success of the 2000 upgrade of the E2-Cs, it's a safe bet that
those with enough cell potential left will see service elsewhere. Apart from the Marine Nationale that
is the lone embarked user, Japan and Taiwan got the 2000 as it came out. Egypt did too but there it
will depend on politics ( that have come back towards green in the last two weeks ).

That leaves out Israel that could do its own upgrades or spring for the D and Singapore as old C users.
Mexico however is the interesting case. The 3 E2-Cs it got from Israel point out to a secondary market.
All nations, friendly with the US, with a feet wet drug and contraband problem might be interested in a
few even though they'd need NATO compatible comm systems to make them work.
I'd mull conversion to a downgraded version for sale if I was in charge.

Then again, it also depends on available parking spots at Davis-Monthan AFB?
In case a threat in oh, say Asia requires additional carriers anytime soon?

Good day both, Tay.