National Security Journal on MSN

The F-15EX Eagle II solved a big headache for the US Air Force

The F-15EX Eagle II shows why an aging design can still be indispensable in a high-end fight. -Built on the classic F-15 ...
National Security Journal on MSN

Forget the F-35 or F-47: The Air Force’s F-15 Fighter Has a Perfect Combat Record

Few fighters in history match the F-15 Eagle’s record: more than 100 air-to-air kills and zero losses, built across Israeli, ...
The Aviationist on MSN

Portland ANGB’s 142nd Wing Receives Eighth F-15EX Eagle II As Boeing Strike Ends

The Air Force's 15th F-15EX could be the first delivered to after the three-month strike at the St. Louis plant impacted production of the Eagle II and ...
The Aviationist

F-15EXs Arrive at Kadena Air Base for Familiarization Training

Two F-15EXs of the 85th Test and Evaluation Squadron are conducting integration and familiarization training with local units ahead of the delivery of the jet in 2026. The U.S. Air Force has announced ...
The National Interest

The F-15EX Eagle II Could Be a Drone Command Hub in the Sky

Built largely on the chassis of the existing F-15 Eagle, Boeing’s F-15EX Eagle II contains a multitude of fifth-gen internal upgrades. Aerospace giant Boeing has touted its F-15EX Eagle II as a ...
Flightglobal

US Air Force rapidly integrates BAE’s APKWS rockets onto F-15E fighters to counter drone swarms

The US Air Force (USAF) is eyeing a role for Boeing’s F-15E strike fighter in defending against swarms of lethally-armed enemy drones. The Air Force Test Center on 3 September revealed it has ...
The National Interest

These Are the Five Fastest US Air Force Planes Ever Flown

With their powerful engines and aerodynamic frames, the following aircraft represent the pinnacle of fighter jet technology in terms of speed and performance. During the Cold War, the United States ...