The Northrop Grumman E-2 Hawkeye is a marvel of airborne early warning and control technology, ready to take to the skies and provide early warning, battle management, and command and control for the US Navy . Since its inception in the early 1960s, the Hawkeye has undergone numerous upgrades and transformations, flying for over 2 million hours and shaping tens of major combat operations. Photo: Northrop Grumman The US Navy's E-2D Advanced Hawkeye is the newest variant of the E-2 aircraft platform. It features state-of-the-art radar and upgraded aircraft systems to improve supportability and increase readiness for Initial Operational Capability…