Boeing Wins $2.38 Billion Contract for 22 More F-15EX Fighters
The US Air Force has awarded Boeing a $2.38 billion contract for 22 F-15EX Eagle II fighters under Lot 7 of the programme. Defense News reported the award on September 30, 2026, the last day of the fiscal year.
With Lot 7, the number of F-15EX aircraft under contract across Lots 1 to 7 reaches 120, according to the report. Boeing builds the fighter in St. Louis, Missouri.
Boeing F-15EX Lot 7 Award Lands at Fiscal Year End
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Customer | US Air Force |
| Contractor | Boeing |
| Value | $2.38 billion |
| Scope | 22 F-15EX Eagle II aircraft, Lot 7 |
| Total under contract | 120 aircraft across Lots 1 to 7 |
| Funding | Fiscal 2026 budget and the reconciliation package, per Defense News |
| Announced | September 30, 2026 |
Brig. Gen. Timothy Helfrich, the portfolio acquisition executive, said Lot 7 “reflects a disciplined approach to executing available resources while balancing the realities affecting defense production.” Defense News reported that the funds had to be committed before the fiscal year ended or face cuts.
The F-15EX is the Air Force’s replacement for its ageing F-15C and F-15D fleets. Our Boeing Defense, Space & Security profile lists the fighter among the company’s core programmes.
What the F-15EX Adds to the Fleet
The F-15EX is a multirole heavy fighter built on the F-15 design. The Air Force received its first aircraft at Eglin Air Force Base in Florida in March 2021. Public descriptions of the jet point to advanced avionics, large-area cockpit displays, a digital backbone architecture and added survivability features.
It is not a stealth fighter, and the Air Force has not presented it as one. The service has pointed instead to payload and range, which suit it to carrying large numbers of long-range missiles. That framing comes from public programme descriptions rather than from this contract announcement.
How the Lots Add Up to 120 Aircraft
| Milestone | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| First aircraft delivered | Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, March 2021 | Defense News |
| Lots 1 to 7 | 120 aircraft under contract in total | Defense News |
| Lot 7 | 22 aircraft for $2.38 billion | Defense News |
| Average per aircraft in Lot 7 | About $108 million (simple division, our calculation) | Derived |
That division is analysis, not an Air Force or Boeing figure, and it should not be read as the price of a single jet. Lot values commonly include spares, support equipment and engineering work.
Boeing Defense, Space & Security Profile
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Parent headquarters | Arlington, Virginia |
| Parent founded | July 15, 1916, Seattle, Washington |
| Boeing employees | About 182,000 (end of 2025) |
| BDS revenue | $27.2 billion (2025) |
| BDS backlog | $85.3 billion (June 30, 2026) |
| BDS president and CEO | Steve Parker |
| Main fighter site | St. Louis, Missouri |
F-15EX Lot 7 FAQ
How much is the F-15EX Lot 7 contract worth?
$2.38 billion for 22 aircraft, reported on September 30, 2026.
How many F-15EX fighters has the Air Force ordered?
With Lot 7, 120 aircraft are under contract across Lots 1 to 7, according to Defense News.
Who builds the F-15EX?
Boeing, at its St. Louis, Missouri, fighter site.
What does the F-15EX replace?
The Air Force’s older F-15C and F-15D aircraft.
Where does the funding come from?
Defense News reported it comes from the fiscal 2026 budget and the reconciliation package.
- Defense News – “US Air Force awards $2.38B contract to Boeing for 22 F-15EX” (September 30, 2026): defensenews.com
- Boeing Defense, Space & Security company data via our company profile (Boeing 2025 Form 10-K and Q2 2026 results)