WASHINGTON — The Boeing Company secured two major contracts from the United States Air Force on Monday, totaling more than $10 billion, to supply advanced fighter jets to Israel and upgrade engines for the aging B-52 bomber fleet. The deals were announced the day President Donald J Trump was meeting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at Mar-a-Lago.
The larger award, valued at up to $8.6 billion, tasks Boeing with designing and delivering as many as 50 new F-15IA aircraft for the Israeli Air Force through 2035. This foreign military sale, managed by the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Ohio, includes an initial order for 25 jets with an option for 25 more. The contract formalizes Israel’s acquisition of next-generation heavy fighters, equipped with enhanced systems to address evolving threats in the Middle East.
Separately, Boeing received a $2.04 billion contract to advance the B-52 engine replacement program. This effort aims to integrate new, more efficient engines into the iconic Stratofortress bombers, extending their service life well into the 2050s. The upgrade is part of a broader modernization push for the U.S. strategic bomber force, which has relied on the B-52 since the 1950s.
These contracts arrive at a pivotal time for Boeing’s Defense, Space & Security division, which has shown robust growth in recent quarters. In the third quarter of 2025, the unit reported revenue of $6.9 billion, a 25% increase from the previous year, driven by higher deliveries and program milestones. Operating margins stood at 1.7%, reflecting ongoing investments in key programs like the F-15 and B-52. Overall, Boeing’s third-quarter revenue reached $23.3 billion, up 30% year-over-year, with improved performance across its commercial and defense segments.
Author: Mario Lotmore
