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https://one.sightlinemg.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/sentry-raf.jpg.jpg?w=600600399This comes after the fleet of Sentry E-3D airborne early warning aircraft were taken out of service in October due to electrical wiring problems. If the tests go to plan the first aircraft could be returned to operational service in the second half of January.