Pentagon awards Boeing $8.6 billion contract for F-15 jets for Israel

The US Department of Defense has awarded Boeing an $8.6 billion contract to produce 25 F‑15IA fighter jets for Israel, with an option for 25 more. The announcement followed meetings between Israeli and US leaders in Florida.
The US Department of Defense has awarded Boeing an $8.6 billion contract to produce F‑15 fighter jets for Israel under the F‑15 Israel Program. The contract covers the design, integration, testing, production, and delivery of 25 new F‑15IA aircraft for the Israeli Air Force, with an option for an additional 25 jets.
Contract Details and Timeline
Work on the program will be performed in St. Louis, Missouri, and is scheduled for completion by December 31, 2035. The F‑15IA is an advanced variant tailored to Israeli defense requirements, featuring enhanced avionics, weapons capacity, and interoperability with allied systems.
Political Context
The announcement came after a meeting between US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Florida, where Netanyahu also held closed‑door talks with US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. The contract underscores continued deep defense cooperation between the United States and Israel amid regional security challenges.
Reklam yükleniyor...
Reklam yükleniyor...
Comments you share on our site are a valuable resource for other users. Please be respectful of different opinions and other users. Avoid using rude, aggressive, derogatory, or discriminatory language.