F-15 – The Defense Post

May- 2026 -

4 May

An Israeli F-35 fighter jet performs in an air show

Israel Approves Deal to Buy Fighter Jets From US

Israel approved a deal to acquire two combat squadrons of fighter jets, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu saying it would “reinforce” its air superiority.

Apr- 2026 -

27 April

Air

A Republic of Korea Air Force F-15K Slam Eagle lands at Kunsan Air Base, ROK, Nov. 3, 2025, during Freedom Flag 25-2. The U.S.-ROK alliance remains at a high level of readiness and continues to maintain a robust combined defense posture to protect the Republic of Korea against any threat or adversary. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tylir Meyer)

Rojoef Manuel

S. Korea Air Force Issues Apology Over F-15K Collision Linked to In-Flight Selfies

The Republic of Korea Air Force has released a statement apologizing for a 2021 midair collision involving two F-15K fighter jets.

22 April

Air

An F-15 Strike Eagle assigned to Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, flies in the skies over Southern California, March 13. Two F-15 Strike Eagles conducted aerial refueling training with a KC-135 assigned to the 370th Flight Test Squadron out of Edwards AFB, California. (Air Force photo by Richard Gonzales)

Rojoef Manuel

Textron Secures US Air Force Deal for F-15 Defensive Sensor Tests

Textron Systems has received a $9.5-million contract to support a US Air Force assessment of a core defensive sensor aboard the F-15 Eagle combat aircraft.

Mar- 2026 -

27 March

Air

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

Elbit Develops Airborne Laser Weapon for Helicopters and Fighter Jets

Israel is bringing directed-energy weapons into the air, with Elbit Systems developing high-powered lasers for military aircraft under a new defense contract.

Feb- 2026 -

5 February

Air

A U.S. Air Force F-15EX Eagle II flies over the Gulf of America, September 16, 2025. The F-15EX, from the 40th Flight Test Squadron at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, is one of the first F-15EXs in the Air Force, and is going through developmental and operational test series at Eglin to confirm its operational capabilities before it is delivered to the combat Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Blake Wiles)

Rojoef Manuel

Boeing Cancels F-15EX Campaign With Indonesia

Boeing has ended its effort to sell F-15EX fighter jets to Indonesia, closing the door on a high-profile deal that had stalled for more than two years.

4 February

Americas

Christine Casimiro

US Approves Saudi Arabia’s F-15 Sustainment Under $3-Billion Deal

The Royal Saudi Air Force’s F-15 fleet is set to receive sustainment services following the US State Department’s approval of a potential $3-billion foreign military sale.

2 February

Air

A Republic of Korea Air Force F-15K fighter plane is seen flying above a body of water. The fighter plane is painted gray and has a sleek body to make it more aerodynamic. The number "013" is painted on its tail in white.

Christine Casimiro

South Korea’s F-15 Strike Fleet to Receive $2.8B Upgrades From Boeing

The US Air Force has awarded Boeing a contract worth up to $2.8 billion to upgrade South Korea’s F-15K Slam Eagle aircraft, based on the US F-15E Strike Eagle.

Jan- 2026 -

7 January

Air

Rojoef Manuel

Boeing to Supply F-15s to Israel Under $8.5B Pentagon Deal

The US Department of Defense has awarded Boeing an $8.5-billion contract to provide F-15IA combat aircraft for the Israeli Air Force.

Dec- 2025 -

23 December

Air

Ethan M. Encarnacion

3D Printing Sends Broken F-15 Back to Action Within Hours

US Air Force and Marine Corps repair teams have joined forces to send a damaged F-15 back to flight status in just a few hours, far ahead of the original several-month timeline.

Sep- 2025 -

23 September

Air