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The F-35 program ranks among the biggest boondoggles in military procurement history. But now the F-15EX, an enhanced variant of the fourth-generation fighter, is...
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The F-35 program ranks among the biggest boondoggles in military procurement history. But now the F-15EX, an enhanced variant of the fourth-generation fighter, is...
Now, the latest evolution of the F-15 – the F-15EX –is in production, suggesting an enduring reliance on the venerable platform. But questions remain...
The Eagle II was touted as a cost-effective stopgap for the Air Force after the discontinuation of F-22 production and delays in F-35 deliveries,...
Critics of the program have also been quick to suggest the F-15EX is simply a new model of an old warbird. But supporters are...
Over the few decades the F-15 Eagle and all of its variants have flown, the platform has achieved an honorable legacy. The airframe has...
Israel wants the latest F-15EX Eagle II for its inventory to help it fill the mission-critical role of keeping Iran’s proxy Hizballah at bay by keeping...
The Israelis still want the F-15EX fighter. The Israeli Ministry of Defense officially requested 25 F-15EX fighters from the US last January, but sources...
The F-35 and F-15EX are so different in so many respects that it might not even make sense to compare them. Yet, the two...
Amidst Russia’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine, former Soviet-bloc countries are ramping up their respective security efforts. From air-defense systems to fighter jets, Eastern European...
This week marked a huge milestone for the Air Force’s F-15EX Eagle II platform. According to the 53rd Wing, the new fighter successfully completed the...