The US Department of Defense has awarded Boeing contracts totaling $110.2 million to support both American and allied military aircraft, reflecting the company’s central role in global defense aviation. The contracts cover a range of programs, including modernization of Qatar’s F-15 fighter jets, software support for the V-22 Osprey tiltrotor, maintenance of Germany’s P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft, and supply of upgraded AH-64E Apache helicopters for Kuwait. Boeing is also beginning construction on the F-47, a next-generation stealth fighter intended to succeed the F-22 Raptor. Specifically, Qatar’s F-15 modernization has been funded with $55.8 million, including $28.3 million via the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) program, and is scheduled for completion in St. Louis by August 2027. The Qatar Emiri Air Force currently operates 36 F-15s, and the upgrade program will enhance their electronic warfare systems to maintain a technological edge. Meanwhile, Boeing’s joint venture with Bell secured a $16.5-million contract to maintain V-22 Osprey software for the US Air Force, Marine Corps, and Navy. Work is expected to conclude by December 2028, supporting approximately 460 V-22s in service since 2007. For Germany, Boeing received $7.6 million to manage maintenance, training, and operational support for eight P-8As at Nordholz Naval Air Base, due for completion by September 2026. Additionally, Kuwait will receive remanufactured AH-64E Apaches, a Longbow Crew Trainer, and associated ground equipment under a $30.3-million project through July 2028. This contract will upgrade 16 AH-64D Apaches to the AH-64E configuration and add eight new AH-64Es, enhancing Kuwait’s rotary-wing strike capability. These contracts reflect not only Boeing’s technological leadership but also the interconnected nature of US foreign defense assistance programs, which provide allied forces with cutting-edge systems while ensuring interoperability with American platforms. The suite of agreements underscores Boeing’s ability to manage diverse programs simultaneously, from software maintenance to next-generation stealth fighter development, maintaining readiness for both US and partner air forces.
