Boeing secured a ceiling-value contract worth up to $131.23 billion for the F-15 Eagle Crest modernization program, covering production, upgrades, sustainment, and depot maintenance for U.S. and allied F-15 fleets through 2037. The Foreign Military Sales list includes Japan, Israel, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, Singapore, Indonesia, and Poland, according to a defense industry report.
The contract, awarded on August 24, carries a ceiling value of $131.23 billion, though actual spending will depend on the quantity of orders and modifications over the program's duration. The F-15 Eagle Crest program aims to modernize and extend the service life of the F-15 fleet, which remains a critical element of U.S. tactical aviation alongside the newer F-35 and F-22.
The inclusion of Israel in the Foreign Military Sales component ensures that the Israeli Air Force's F-15 fleet will have access to compatible upgrades and sustainment support through the Pentagon's contracting framework. Israel's participation aligns with the U.S. commitment to maintaining Israel's Qualitative Military Edge (QME).
The award comes amid a broader U.S. defense industrial base push to ramp up production and sustainment capacity. As The Zioneer has reported, the Pentagon earlier ordered an acceleration of weapons production, citing critical munitions shortages. The F-15 contract represents one of the largest single-program ceilings in recent years, underscoring the platform's enduring relevance.
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