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USAF doubles F-15EX buy

Filed: Apr 23, 2026 at 6:11 PM ET
Summary: The USAF doubled its planned F-15EX purchase, with the jet set to replace F-15Cs and potentially some F-15Es.
WHO: USAF
WHAT: Doubled its F-15EX buy
WHEN: Apr 22, 2026 at 2:38 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: To replace aging F-15C aircraft and potentially other types.
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