We’ve already begun construction of the first two #F15EX jets to deliver to the @USAirForce next year!— Boeing Defense (@BoeingDefense) July 13, 2020
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Warzone/The Drive: Here Is Our First Look At One Of Boeing's New F-15EX Eagle Fighter Jets For The Air Force
Air Force just awarded Boeing a contract worth nearly $23 billion related to these aircraft, which includes the purchase of the first lot.
The Air Force has released the first picture of one of its new Boeing F-15EX Eagle fighter jets now under construction. This coincides with the service awarding the Chicago-headquartered plane maker a contract worth nearly $23 billion for work on these jets, $1.2 billion of which will go to the delivery of the first lot of eight aircraft.
The Air Force announced the deal on July 13, 2020. Additional information about the contract was also included in the Pentagon's daily contracting notice.
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Update #1: Boeing lands the first order of the F-15EX (Defense News)
Update #2: DAF awards contract for first lot of F-15EX fighter aircraft (US Air Force)
WNU Editor: It will complement the F-35.
