Air Force doubles planned F-15EX Eagle II order to 267
By The BriefBrief
The U.S. Air Force more than doubled the planned F-15EX Eagle II fleet from 129 to 267.
WHO:U.S. Air Force
WHAT:Doubled the planned F-15EX Eagle II fleet order from 129 to 267
WHEN:Jun 19, 2026 at 8:15 AM ET
WHERE:USA
WHY:The Air Force treated the F-15EX as a bridge to an all-stealth force, but the change reflects that stealth alone cannot provide the mass needed for a war with China.
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