Boeing announced the delivery of the ninth F-15EX Eagle II multi-role combat aircraft to the Oregon Air National Guard’s 142nd Fighter Wing. Designated EX-09 with military registration 21-009, the aircraft is the first to be delivered from the second production lot, marking a key milestone in the modernization of U.S. air defense capabilities.
The 142nd Fighter Wing is slated to receive a total of 18 F-15EX aircraft. It currently operates two jets from the first production lot—EX-07 and EX-08. Additional deliveries from the second lot are expected in the coming months as the unit continues its mission of defending the airspace over the northwestern United States.
Boeing currently holds active contracts with the U.S. Department of Defense for 48 F-15EX aircraft across three production lots—12 in the second lot, 12 in the third, and 24 in the fourth. Negotiations are underway for additional batches, reflecting growing interest in the advanced fighter platform.
Beyond U.S. operations, Boeing’s international commitments continue. In 2024, the company also delivered an F-15QA to Qatar and is fulfilling a separate contract to build 25 F-15IA fighters for Israel, based on the EX configuration.
The current annual production rate for the F-15 line is approximately 18 aircraft. However, this figure could rise to 24 per year if additional budgetary support is approved by the U.S. government.
The F-15EX Eagle II is equipped with advanced avionics, fly-by-wire controls, and an expanded weapons capacity, making it one of the most capable fourth-generation fighter jets in the world.
