F-15EX Production Rebounds, Deliveries Continue

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  • By F-15 System Program Office
  • Air Force Life Cycle Management Center
PORTLAND, Ore. – The U.S. Air Force, in partnership with Boeing and the Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA), has resumed F-15EX Eagle II deliveries to the Portland Air National Guard Base, overcoming recent production delays.

A strike at Boeing's St. Louis facility halted the F-15EX production line from August 4 to Nov. 17, 2025, causing significant disruptions to the delivery schedule, impacting the modernization of the U.S. Air Force’s fighter fleet.

However, the dedicated team from the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center’s F-15 System Program Office, Boeing and DCMA worked tirelessly to mitigate these delays.

The team delivered F-15EX 14 and 15 to Portland Air National Guard Base on Aug. 19 and Nov. 16 respectively. Then, in a remarkable display of efficiency, EX16 was delivered less than three weeks later, a significant achievement that underscores the team’s commitment to the mission.

The F-15EX Eagle II is a critical component in the Air Force's plan to modernize its fighter fleet, designed to replace aging F-15C/D models. As a dual-role fighter, it enhances lethality and survivability, serving as a strategic force multiplier for immediate and future threats.

The timely delivery of these aircraft is vital for units like the Oregon Air National Guard to execute their critical homeland defense missions, including aerospace control and air sovereignty for U.S. Northern Command.

“The rapid turnaround highlights the strength and dedication of the joint government and industry team,” said Col. Jessica Kashka, F-15EX Program Manager. “Their success ensures that the nation's warfighters receive the advanced capabilities of the F-15EX, reinforcing the Air Force's commitment to maintaining a ready and lethal force.”