The US Department of Defense has awarded Boeing contracts totaling $110.2 million to bolster the capabilities of both US and allied military aircraft. These agreements encompass a range of upgrades and support services for military jets operated by Qatar, Germany, and Kuwait.
Among the key initiatives is a substantial contract worth $55.8 million aimed at modernizing Qatar’s fleet of F-15 fighter jets. This upgrade will introduce advanced electronic warfare systems to enhance the aircraft’s operational capabilities. The modernization efforts will take place in St. Louis, Missouri, and are slated for completion by August 2027. Approximately $28.3 million of the funding is sourced from the US Foreign Military Sales program, facilitating American defense equipment purchases by allied nations. Qatar’s Emiri Air Force currently operates 36 F-15 fighter jets, and this upgrade is expected to significantly boost their performance.
In addition, Boeing, in collaboration with Bell, has secured a $16.5 million contract dedicated to maintaining and upgrading the software of the V-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft, utilized by the US Air Force, Marine Corps, and Navy. Most of this work will occur in Ridley Park, Pennsylvania, and is anticipated to conclude by December 2028. Funding includes about $12 million allocated from the 2025 defense budget. The US armed forces currently maintain a fleet of around 460 V-22s, which have been operational since 2007.
Boeing has also received a $7.6 million modification contract to provide support, maintenance, and training for Germany’s fleet of P-8A Poseidon patrol planes, stationed at Nordholz Naval Air Base in Lower Saxony. This project is set to wrap up in September 2026 and is linked to Berlin’s acquisition of eight P-8A aircraft via a Foreign Military Sales agreement signed in 2021.
Furthermore, a project worth $30.3 million will see Boeing’s Mesa, Arizona facility supply remanufactured AH-64E Apache helicopters to Kuwait, along with a Longbow Crew Trainer and additional ground support equipment. This work is expected to continue until July 2028. The Kuwait Air Force currently operates 16 AH-64D Apaches, which are being upgraded to the AH-64E configuration. Kuwait will also be adding eight newly acquired AH-64E Guardians to its fleet, enhancing its aerial capabilities.
The timing of these contracts coincides with the US Air Force’s announcement that Boeing has commenced construction of the F-47, a next-generation stealth fighter intended to replace the F-22 Raptor. This development highlights Boeing’s ongoing commitment to advancing military aviation technology in partnership with the US Department of Defense and allied nations.
