The programme became known as the "Future Organic Airborne Early Warning" (FOAEW), and contracts were placed with BAE / Northrop Grumman and Thales in April 2001.
The Airborne Surveillance and Control (ASaC) component began as «Future Organic Airborne Early Warning» (FOAEW), with contracts being placed with BAE/Northrop Grumman and Thales in April 2001.