Boeing (BA) Stock Rises After Securing $131 Billion F-15 Fighter Jet Contract

TLDR

• Boeing secured a contract worth up to $131 billion to support the U.S. Air Force’s F-15 program, covering upgrades, retrofits, and maintenance.
• The deal runs through August 2037 and includes F-15 fleets operated by Japan, Israel, and Saudi Arabia.
• Boeing’s defense division lost $128 million in 2025 and $5.4 billion in 2024, but swung to a $218 million operating profit in the first half of 2026.
• BA stock was up around 1% in premarket trading at $213.02 following the announcement.
• The contract covers work at Boeing’s St. Louis factory, where the company recently ratified a five-year deal with union machinists.

Boeing locked in a contract worth up to $131 billion to support the U.S. Air Force’s F-15 fighter jet program. The deal was announced Monday and sent BA stock up roughly 1% in premarket trading to $213.02.

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