Single source procurement notice 2026-10-16
Germany has altered its approach to acquiring the MQ-28 loyal-wingman drone, a Boeing official told Breaking Defense, casting doubt on Berlin's 2029 target to field a collaborative combat aircraft. Germany had previously signaled interest in the MQ-28 as its CCA solution, which would have made it the first European nation to deploy such a system. The official did not specify what alternative path Germany is now pursuing.
Corroborated contract 2026-10-15
Israel's Ministry of Defence instructed its U.S. mission to sign an agreement with the Pentagon for the procurement of 12 Boeing AH-64 Apache helicopters for the IDF. The deal was announced October 15. No delivery timeline or contract value was disclosed.
Corroborated contract 2026-10-05 €13.6bn
Boeing secured a seven-year, $14.7 billion undefinitized contract from Lockheed Martin to expand production of seekers for Patriot PAC-3 Missile Segment Enhancement interceptors. The award aims to triple output amid record global demand for air defense missiles. The contract was issued by PAC-3 prime contractor Lockheed Martin rather than directly by the U.S. government.
Why it matters: A $14.7 billion seeker subcontract — larger than most prime awards — shows the West is buying interceptors at wartime rates even as production bottlenecks move deeper into the supply chain.
Corroborated procurement notice 2026-10-05
The U.S. Department of Defense's Joint Integrated Air and Missile Defense Task Force 401 (JIATF-401) has selected AeroVironment, Epirus, Kord, and Boeing for a pilot programme assessing high-energy laser and high-powered microwave systems for homeland counter-UAS missions. The pilot will evaluate operational deployment of directed-energy C-UAS in domestic defence scenarios.
Corroborated contract 2026-09-30 €2.2bn
The Air Force awarded Boeing a $2.38 billion Lot 7 contract for 22 F-15EX aircraft on September 29, bringing total orders to 120 of a planned 267-aircraft buy. The F-15EX will replace aging F-15C/D Eagles and begin recapitalizing the F-15E Strike Eagle fleet. Boeing announced the F/A-XX and F-15EX awards on the same day.
Why it matters: Boeing needed the win — but Europe should note the U.S. is still buying 1980s airframes at $108 million per copy while the sixth-gen programs lumber forward, a hedging strategy EU air forces can't afford.
Corroborated contract 2026-09-30 €79m
The U.S. Air Force awarded Boeing roughly $85 million for four MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopters, the first order under full-rate production. Boeing has delivered 27 aircraft so far; the new award brings the total under contract to 42. The Grey Wolf replaces the UH-1N Huey in the nuclear-security mission.
Corroborated contract 2026-09-29 €18.5bn
The U.S. Navy selected Boeing to build the F/A-XX sixth-generation fighter under a $20 billion initial contract announced September 29, ending an 18-month blackout on program news. The deal likely covers early airframes and development work for the carrier-based Next Generation Air Dominance platform. Boeing beat Lockheed Martin for the award; work begins immediately.
Why it matters: Europe now watches a second sixth-gen program lock in without transatlantic workshare — GCAP and FCAS both face U.S. export competition by the mid-2030s, and Boeing just secured industrial scale Lockheed can't match on NGAD alone.
Corroborated procurement notice 2026-09-17 €227m
The U.S. Air Force plans to procure Boeing 737 MAX aircraft for VIP airlift under the C-40 designation, marking the first time the MAX variant will be militarised for any government customer. Air Mobility Command confirmed the service received budgetary approval in 2026 for at least one aircraft under a deal reportedly worth up to $250 million.
Why it matters: The MAX gets its first military customer after years of commercial turbulence—low-risk for USAF, high-stakes for Boeing's defence portfolio credibility.
Corroborated contract 2026-09-15 €511m
The U.S. Navy awarded Boeing a $562 million fixed-price incentive contract on 14 September for Lot 1 Low Rate Initial Production of the MQ-25A Stingray unmanned aerial refuelling aircraft. The contract covers three aircraft. The Stingray is intended to extend carrier air wing range from 2029 by offloading tanking duties from F/A-18 Super Hornets.
Why it matters: This is the first production buy of a platform designed to redefine carrier operations—but three jets at $187 million each suggests the Navy is still buying insurance, not volume.
Corroborated contract 2026-08-26 €696m
The Air Force has issued two contracts for B-52 radar upgrades: Raytheon receives up to $603 million for the new AESA system, while Boeing gets roughly $163 million for integration work. The radar replacement is part of the broader B-52 Commercial Engine Replacement Program keeping the bomber flying into the 2050s.
Single source contract 2026-08-25
The US Department of War awarded Boeing a contract for F-15EX Eagle II multi-role fighters for several unnamed export customers. Poland is confirmed to be on the list, according to Defence24. No contract value, quantities, or delivery timelines were disclosed.
Single source contract 2026-08-25
Boeing has been awarded a US Department of Defense contract for F-15EX Eagle II deliveries to multiple export customers including Poland, The War Zone reports. Poland's defense ministry denied any current F-15EX procurement plans but confirmed interest in the type. The development follows precedent set by Poland's AH-64 Apache order, which also surfaced first in Pentagon contract notices.
Corroborated contract 2026-08-25
The US Air Force awarded Boeing a contract worth up to $131.23 billion to support the F-15 Eagle Crest programme, covering production, modernisation, and sustainment of the F-15 fleet for the United States and seven international operators through 2037. The agreement includes F-15EX production for U.S. forces and export customers. Poland appeared in a related multi-country contract announcement, though Warsaw denied active F-15EX procurement plans.
Why it matters: A $131 billion F-15 lifecycle contract — larger than many nations' annual GDP — locks Boeing into the 4.5-gen fighter market for another decade and confirms Washington is betting on quantity over stealth in the Pacific.
Single source contract 2026-08-24
The second Boeing KC-46A Pegasus aerial refueling tanker ordered by Israel landed in the country last week, European Security & Defence reports. No further details were disclosed.
Corroborated contract 2026-08-20 €4.1bn
The US State Department has approved a potential Foreign Military Sale to Qatar for up to four KC-46A Pegasus aerial refuelling aircraft plus associated equipment and support, valued at $4.5 billion. Boeing will be the prime contractor if the deal proceeds. The State Department said the sale will improve Qatar's ability to meet current and future threats and enhance interoperability with US forces.
Why it matters: A Gulf ally locks in American logistics dependence for another generation—and Boeing's tanker line stays warm while the Pentagon wrestles with its own KC-46 retrofit bill.
Single source product 2026-08-11
EDR Magazine reports Boeing and Rheinmetall are positioning a mature CCA / strike-fighter drone platform as available for German capability development as air forces move from concepts into fielded collaborative aircraft.
Why it matters: Germany’s loyal-wingman buy will decide whether European industry rides a US airframe or waits on FCAS timelines.
Single source product 2026-08-10
Boeing plans to sell three subsidiaries — drone maker Insitu, air-traffic management firm SkyGrid, and electric aircraft maker Wisk Aero — to eVTOL company Archer. The deals are expected to close by year-end pending regulatory approval, Breaking Defense reported.
Why it matters: Insitu is a major military UAS supplier; the sale reshapes who owns a key piece of the U.S. drone industrial base.