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world6 days ago•3 min saved

Air Force inks $131B ceiling contract with Boeing to build and modernize F-15 fleet through 2037

The U.S. Air Force awarded Boeing a sole-source contract with a $131.23 billion ceiling to produce, modernize and sustain F-15 fighters for the U.S., the Air National Guard, and foreign buyers through 2037, with orders possible through 2031 (extendable to 2036); the framework pools production, upgrades, retrofits, sustainment and depot support, and includes standing up organic depots in St. Louis. No jets are ordered at signing and the fund obligation is minimal for 2026. Foreign sales are planned to Japan, Israel, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, Singapore, Indonesia and Poland; the deal complements ongoing F-15EX/IA programs and may affect future milestones like the FOC in light of past production disruptions.

via Defense News|

#air-force #boeing #defense-contract

defense10 days ago•5 min saved

Poland Linked to U.S. F-15EX Framework as Warsaw Denies Buy Plans

Poland is listed as a potential Foreign Military Sales customer under a U.S. Boeing contract for the F-15EX, but Warsaw says it has no current plans to buy the aircraft; the IDIQ contract sets a $131.23 billion ceiling for production, upgrades, and sustainment through 2037 and signals future sale potential rather than an actual order, with Indonesia previously linked but not proceeding; Poland is meanwhile expanding its air force with F-35s and other equipment, keeping the F-15EX option alive but not underway.

via TWZ|

#boeing #defense #defense-aerospace

world4 months ago•4 min saved

Norway warns of possible delays in US arms deliveries amid stockpile strains

Norway has been informed by US authorities that deliveries of American-made weapons may be delayed due to strained US stockpiles amid Middle East conflicts, with no decision yet and officials not specifying which systems would be affected.

via Breaking Defense|

#foreign-military-sales #nordic-baltic-region #norway

defense4 months ago•6 min saved

Peru seals 12-F-16 deal with U.S. after tense negotiations

Peru has finalized a contract to purchase 12 F-16 Block 70 fighters from Lockheed Martin under the U.S. Foreign Military Sales program, in a deal valued at about $3.42 billion. The signing followed days of uncertainty and tensions with Washington, and the package includes weapons, radar systems, and logistics support, with delivery slated to begin in 2029 and the possibility of a second squadron, as Peru contemplates replacing its Mirage 2000 fleet.

via upi.com|

#defense #f-16 #foreign-military-sales

world10 months ago•4 min saved

Qatar to Build Air Force Training Facility at U.S. Base Amid Controversy

The U.S. has reached an agreement with Qatar to build training and maintenance facilities at Mountain Home Air Force Base in Idaho for Qatari troops operating F-15QA jets, which has sparked controversy among some political figures. The facility is part of longstanding international training programs, with security and operations managed by the U.S. Air Force, and aims to enhance military cooperation and readiness between the two countries.

via Fortune|

#foreign-military-sales #mountain-home-air-force-base #qatar

defense3 years ago•1 min saved

Romania Set to Acquire 32 F-35 Jets in $6.5 Billion Deal

Romania's Ministry of National Defence has requested parliamentary approval for the purchase of 32 F-35 Lightning II fighter jets, estimated to be worth $6.5 billion. The acquisition aims to enhance Romania's security architecture on NATO's eastern flank and in the Black Sea region. The potential deal will be carried out under the foreign military sales framework and requires approval from the United States Department of State. If successful, Romania would become the third Eastern European ally, after Poland and the Czech Republic, to operate the fifth-generation aircraft. The first aircraft could be delivered to Romania's military by 2030.

via Defense News|

#defense #f-35 #fighter-jets

defense3 years ago•2 min saved

US awards over $1 billion in AMRAAM missile contracts, including for Ukraine.

The US Air Force has awarded a $1.2 billion contract to RTX to produce the next lot of AIM-120 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles, with part of the deal covering missiles for sale to multiple foreign allies and partners, including Ukraine. RTX will produce AMRAAM weapons, telemetry systems, and spare parts in Tucson, Arizona, under the contract, and is expected to finish work on Lot 37 of the missiles by the end of January 2027.

via Defense News|

#amraam #defense #foreign-military-sales

defense3 years ago•1 min saved

Raytheon Technologies awarded $264M contract for Sidewinder missile production.

Raytheon Technologies has been awarded a $264 million contract by the US Navy to produce and deliver 571 short-range AIM-9X Sidewinder missiles, with the bulk of the work to be completed by August 2026. The Sidewinder modification is a triple-threat missile that can be used for air-to-air engagements, surface-attack and surface-launch missions, and has 31 foreign military sales partners. However, Raytheon also announced that it will take a $500 million hit to free cash flow due to supply chain issues with the GTF engine made by its Pratt & Whitney subsidiary.

via Fox Business|

#aim-9x-sidewinder-missiles #defense #foreign-military-sales

military3 years ago•4 min saved

Navy's Long-Range Shipbuilding Plan Sparks Controversy and Criticism.

The US Navy's latest long-range shipbuilding plan includes the decommissioning of two nuclear aircraft carriers, the USS Nimitz and USS Dwight D. Eisenhower, and the sale of two Independence-class Littoral Combat Ships to foreign militaries. The plan also clarifies that the Navy only needs 15 Independence-class ships for mine countermeasure missions, leading to the decommissioning of USS Jackson and USS Montgomery. The Navy is conducting a Battle Force Ship Assessment and Requirement Report to inform future shipbuilding plans.

via USNI News|

#aircraft-carriers #foreign-military-sales #littoral-combat-ships