Boeing's St. Louis Unit Awarded $450.5 Million Defense Contract for F-15 Fighter Aircraft
12/12/24, 8:11 AM
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$451 million
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aerospace
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contract
The U.S. Department of Defense announced that The Boeing Co. has been contracted to construct F-15 fighter aircraft for sale to Japan, with the contract awarding the company $450.5 million. The contract covers the acquisition of radars, self-protection systems, and mission computer units, and the work is expected to be completed by 2030 in the St
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The Boeing Co. is a venerable aerospace giant that has been in the throes of a multi-year crisis of confidence. It has been facing challenges due to the revelation of cutting corners in an effort to curb costs and boost the profitability of its new 737 MAX 8 aircraft, leading to catastrophic software issues and fatal commercial plane crashes.