Aviation News – Boeing has secured a not-to-exceed $2.8 billion U.S. defense contract to modernize the Republic of Korea Air Force’s F-15K fighter aircraft, a long-term program aimed at boosting combat capability and extending the fleet’s operational life.
The award, issued to The Boeing Co. in St. Louis, Missouri, combines cost-plus-fixed-fee and fixed-price incentive elements under an undefinitized contract covering the design and development of an integrated suite of aircraft systems. The upgrades will support modifications to the F-15K fleet operated by the Republic of Korea Air Force and managed through the country’s Defense Acquisition Program Administration. Work will take place in St. Louis and is scheduled to run through Dec. 31, 2037.
The modernization effort focuses on integrating advanced mission systems, avionics, and survivability enhancements into the twin-engine fighters. These improvements are expected to sharpen targeting accuracy, improve sensor fusion, and enhance network connectivity with allied forces, allowing the aircraft to better operate in contested airspace and remain relevant against evolving regional threats.
