The U.S. Air Force awarded Boeing a sole-source contract with a $131.23 billion ceiling to produce, modernize and sustain F-15 fighters for U.S. and foreign customers through 2037. The framework, called F-15 Eagle Crest, allows orders over time and includes upgrades, retrofits, sustainment, depot support, and work to stand up organic depot maintenance; Boeing will perform the work in St. Louis.
WHO:
U.S. Air Force and Boeing
WHAT:
Sole-source contract framework with a $131.23 billion ceiling for F-15 production, modernization, sustainment, and depot support
WHEN:
Reported Aug 28, 2026 at 12:36 PM ET
WHERE:
St. Louis, USA
WHY:
The Air Force awarded Boeing the contract to cover F-15 production, modernization, sustainment, and depot support, including enabling organic depot maintenance.
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