Boeing Pressured To Expedite F-15EX Production Amid Middle-East Conflict
October 24 2024
F‑15EX fighter. Image – Boeing
Boeing is under increasing pressure from both the U.S. and Israeli governments to fast-track production of its F-15EX aircraft. In August 2024 the U.S. approved the possible sale of up to 50 new F-15IA (Israeli F-15EX variant) for Israel. The US$18.82 billion sale also included mid-life upgrades to Israel’s fleet of 25 F-15I fighters to the F-15EX avionics configuration. However, these aircraft may not be delivered before 2029.
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