Boeing is set to support the next phase of F-15 development after receiving a US Department of Defense agreement with a maximum value of $131.23 billion.The F-15 Eagle Crest program combines new F-15EX production with aircraft modernization, systems integration, repairs, and long-term sustainment. The arrangement supports the US Air Force, Air National Guard, and F-15 fleets operated by allied countries.The framework remains in effect through 2037, while initial ordering activities are scheduled to continue through 2031. The long duration provides a structured mechanism for introducing upgrades and maintaining aircraft readiness.The agreement also calls for specialized sustainment locations capable of handling major repairs and advanced avionics work. These facilities are intended to reduce maintenance turnaround times and make complex upgrades more accessible to operational units.The plan builds on work already underway at Warner Robins Air Logistics Complex, where the Air Force established capabilities to accelerate integration of the Eagle Passive Active Warning Survivability System on F-15E aircraft.International operators are another major element of Eagle Crest. Lifecycle support is expected to be available to F-15 users such as Israel, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, Japan, and Singapore. Poland and Indonesia could also receive related support if they become eligible customers under the broader arrangement.Boeing’s St. Louis production site will perform associated industrial activities, while the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base will provide government oversight.The program reflects the continued relevance of the F-15 platform and the US strategy of keeping the aircraft adaptable through new avionics, weapons integration, and sustainment capabilities.
