F-15EX Eagle II: The Fighter The Air Force Needs Has Now ‘Arrived’
Story by Maya Carlin •
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The F-15EX Eagle II made its inaugural appearance in St. Louis this week, a significant milestone for the Air Force. Once in service, the new formidable platform will represent the most heavily armed fighter jet in the skies.
Manufacturer Boeing was able to roll out the first fighter after a nearly two-and-a-half-year gap since the delivery of the initial two F-15EX airframes back in Spring 2021. This third jet, sporting yellow and green primer paint, was the first to be built featuring the exact specifications ordered by the Air Force.
In July, Congress accepted an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Bill that allocated additional funds for the Air Force to procure the F-15EX. Since the A-10s that currently fly with the service are expected to retire by the end of the decade, acquiring their replacements is a top priority.
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