The US Department of Defense has awarded Boeing a potentially $131.23 billion contract covering modernization, production, integration, repair, and sustainment of F-15 aircraft operated by the United States and partner nations.Known as F-15 Eagle Crest, the agreement includes production of the F-15EX, upgrades to existing aircraft, systems integration, and long-term lifecycle support. The program covers aircraft operated by the US Air Force, Air National Guard, and international customers.The agreement extends through August 2037, with the initial ordering period running until 2031 and additional provisions supporting continued activities.New Sustainment FacilitiesA key element of the program is the development of dedicated repair and sustainment facilities. These centers are intended to accelerate major maintenance activities and enable advanced avionics modifications to be carried out closer to military operating locations.The initiative follows an earlier US Air Force effort at Warner Robins Air Logistics Complex in Georgia, where a specialized facility was established to speed installation of the Eagle Passive Active Warning Survivability System on F-15E Strike Eagle aircraft.International SupportForeign military customers represent an important part of the arrangement. Planned lifecycle services cover F-15 operators including Israel, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, Japan, and Singapore. Pentagon documentation also identifies Poland and Indonesia as potential customers for related services.Modernization and manufacturing activities will be supported by Boeing’s St. Louis facility, while the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base will oversee the government’s portion of the program.The scale of Eagle Crest demonstrates the continued US commitment to maintaining the F-15 family as a capable combat aircraft alongside newer fifth-generation platforms.
