F-15EX

F-15EX under the Air Force's Aircraft Procurement, aims to acquire 24 F-15EX aircraft in FY 2025. The program's specific goals include upgrading the 2-seat F-15QA configuration with USAF-only capabilities, such as the Eagle Passive Active Warning and Survivability System (EPAWSS) and the F-15 Operational Flight Program (OFP) software. These aircraft are intended to replace the aging F-15C/D models, which are beyond their service life and face structural risks, wire chafing issues, and obsolete parts. The program also aims to leverage existing F-15 infrastructure for logistics, maintenance, and training while ensuring readiness goals are met. Advanced Procurement funding will support the acquisition of long-lead parts and materials necessary to maintain the delivery schedule of the subsequent aircraft lot buy.

The F-15EX program seeks to address the Air Force's combat aircraft needs by procuring 24 advanced F-15EX aircraft in FY 2025. These aircraft will be equipped with USAF-specific capabilities, including multirole capabilities operable by one or two aircrew. The program aims to mitigate challenges associated with aging F-15C/D aircraft, such as continuous structural inspections, time-consuming repairs, and modernization efforts that hinder readiness goals. The requested Advanced Procurement funding of $228.0M for FY 2024 will support the acquisition, fabrication, and manufacturing of long-lead items necessary to maintain the delivery schedule of the subsequent aircraft lot buy. Additionally, this funding may be utilized to address Diminishing Manufacturing Sources and Material Shortages (DMSMS) and obsolescence issues through activities like bridge buys, life of type buys, and minor engineering efforts.