Boeing is set to play a central role in the future of the F-15 fleet after receiving a US Department of Defense contract with a maximum value of $131.23 billion.The Eagle Crest arrangement combines new F-15EX production with upgrades, systems integration, repair, and lifecycle sustainment. It covers aircraft belonging to the US Air Force, Air National Guard, and several allied nations.The overall agreement remains active through 2037, providing a long-term framework for maintaining and upgrading the Eagle family. Initial ordering activities are expected to continue through 2031.The program also introduces specialized sustainment facilities intended to reduce turnaround times for major repairs and advanced avionics work. Such locations could allow aircraft modifications to be completed more efficiently within existing military infrastructure.A related facility at Warner Robins has already been used to accelerate the installation of the Eagle Passive Active Warning Survivability System on F-15E aircraft.International support forms a significant part of the program. Existing F-15 operators such as Israel, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, Japan, and Singapore are included in the planned lifecycle services.Potential future operators, including Poland and Indonesia, may also benefit from services associated with the agreement.Boeing’s St. Louis production facility will support the program, while the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center at Wright-Patterson will oversee the government’s side of the effort.The arrangement demonstrates Washington’s intention to keep the F-15 platform capable of receiving new technologies and remaining effective alongside newer generations of fighter aircraft.
