Boeing Gets $7B Contact for New US Military Aircraft

Orders are expected to be completed by 2032 for new attack helicopters and other aircraft systems.

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Key Takeaways:

  • Boeing has been awarded over $7.15 billion in contracts from the U.S. Army and Air Force for aircraft, trainers, and related services.
  • The Army contract, valued at $4.68 billion, is for new Apache AH-64E attack helicopters, trainers, and associated equipment, including over $2.2 billion for foreign military sales to Poland, Egypt, and Kuwait.
  • The Air Force received a $2.4 billion contract modification for Lot 12 production aircraft, the G081 mobility aircraft data system, and related subscriptions/licenses.
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The Boeing Co. has been awarded two contracts totaling more than $7.15 billion for the U.S. Army and Air Force. 

The contracts, announced by the Department of War on Tuesday, are for the procurement of new aircraft, trainers, related equipment and services for the two military branches.

For the Army, Boeing received a firm-fixed-price contract for $4.68 billion. This contract is for the procurement of new-build Apache AH-64E attack helicopters, along with Longbow crew trainers and associated components, spares, and accessories. 

The work will be performed at Boeing’s facility in Mesa, Arizona, and is scheduled for completion by May 30, 2032. The award includes over $2.2 billion in foreign military sales funds for Poland, Egypt, and Kuwait.

Air Force Modifications

Boeing Defense, Space, & Security was awarded a $2.4 billion modification to a previously awarded contract with the Air Force. The funding is for Lot 12 Production Aircraft, the G081 mobility aircraft data system, as well as subscriptions and licenses. 

This work will be performed in Seattle, Washington, with an expected completion date of June 30, 2029. The contracting activity is the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio.

Caleb Revill

Caleb Revill is a journalist, writer and lifelong learner working as a Junior Writer for Firecrown. When he isn't tackling breaking news, Caleb is on the lookout for fascinating feature stories.
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