Boeing wins up to $131.2bn contract for F-15 fighter programme

Boeing's 17,000 engineers and technical workers rejected contract offers and authorized a strike, with 87-90% voting in favor. Contracts expire Oct 6, and a strike could start Oct 7. Workers demand better pay, benefits, and working conditions. Boeing has activated its strike contingency plan. This follows recent strikes by Boeing machinists and defense workers.

Boeing (NYSE:BA) received a $163M contract from the U.S. Air Force for B-52 bomber upgrades, including production and delivery of modernization kits. Work will be done in Texas and Oklahoma, with completion expected by December 2028. The contract was awarded on a sole-source basis under an existing agreement.

Boeing secured a $131.23B contract with the USAF for F-15 production and modernization, covering potential sales to seven foreign customers, including Indonesia and Poland. Neither country has confirmed purchases, but the contract allows future orders through 2031, with an option to extend to 2036. Indonesia previously pursued a deal but faced pricing issues, while Poland has shown interest but no active acquisition plans.

Boeing (BA) sold three aerospace businesses to Archer Aviation (ACHR) for shares and warrants, gaining nearly 20% stake in Archer. The deal includes a $55M equity investment. Boeing retains rights to Wisk's tech. BA's market cap is $170B, trading at 77x TTM earnings. The move aims to streamline Boeing's focus on commercial and defense aircraft.

Boeing secured a $131.23B contract from the U.S. Air Force for the F-15 Eagle Crest program, covering production, modernization, and sustainment. The contract includes work for the Air Force, Air National Guard, and international customers. The contract period runs through 2037, with task orders possible until 2036. The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center is overseeing the contract.

Boeing secured a $131.23 billion contract for F-15 program work, including production, upgrades, and maintenance, with orders possible until 2036. The US DoW awarded the sole-source contract, which may also cover foreign sales to seven countries, including potential new customers Indonesia and Poland. Initial funding is $343,740 for fiscal 2026 research.