F-15E Squadrons

F-15E Squadrons falls under the Air Force's Research, Development, Test & Evaluation budget activity. The specific goals and objectives of this program include the modernization and enhancement of the F-15E aircraft to maintain air superiority and combat viability in line with the National Defense Strategy. This involves avionics modernization, radar upgrades, electronic warfare capabilities, and integration of new technologies to improve offensive and defensive capabilities. The program also aims to address safety of flight issues, technology insertion, and compliance with FAA mandates to ensure continued aircrew safety and mission effectiveness. Additionally, the program supports ongoing flight testing efforts and the development of software and hardware updates to integrate new capabilities on all F-15 aircraft.

The F-15 Modernization project (676020) within Program PE 0207134F focuses on specific initiatives such as F-15 Radar Enhancements Electronic Protection (EP), Operational Flight Program (OFP) development efforts, flight testing support, Infrared Search and Track (IRST) system implementation, and integration of advanced communication systems. These efforts are aimed at enhancing the radar capabilities of the F-15 aircraft to counter electronic threats, integrating new software and hardware updates for improved operational effectiveness, and providing enhanced communication capabilities for air-to-air detection and tracking. The project also includes ongoing support for flight testing operations, procurement of test support assets, and modernization of test infrastructure to maintain a robust test capability for the entire F-15 Test fleet.