F-15EX
Abstract
The F-15EX is based on the 2-seat F-15QA (Qatar) configuration upgraded with USAF-only capabilities, including the Eagle Passive Active Warning and Survivability System (EPAWSS) and the F-15 Operational Flight Program (OFP) software. With two seats, it is multirole-capable and operable by one or two aircrew. F-15EX logistics, maintenance, and training will heavily leverage the existing F-15 infrastructure. Initially, F-15EX will replace F-15C and F-15D aircraft which were first produced in 1979, many of which are beyond their service life and have serious structures risks, wire chafing issues, and obsolete parts. As the replacement for the F-15C and F-15D, the F-15EX will be used predominantly in defensive and offensive counter-air missions. The FY 2025 funding request for RDT&E supports continuing incremental funding of development activities started in prior years as well as completion of Follow-On Operational Test & Evaluation (FOT&E) test events. This program element may include necessary civilian pay expenses required to manage, execute, and deliver weapon system capability. The use of such programs funds would be in addition to the civilian pay expenses budgeted in program element 0605827F, 0605828F, 0605829F, 0605831F, 0605832F, 0605833F, 0605898F, 0606398F. In FY 2023, $9.485M was expended for civilian pay expenses in this program element, and in FY 2024, $13.324M is forecasted for civilian pay expenses in this program element. FY 2020 Prior Years RDT&E funding of $385.0M was executed in PE 0207134F (F-15E Squadrons) and is not included in this exhibit. FY 2020 RDT&E funded two F-15EX test aircraft. In FY 2021, F-15EX RDT&E efforts were continued in PE 0207146F (F-15EX). This program is in Budget Activity 7, Operational System Development because this budget activity includes development efforts to upgrade systems that have been fielded or have received approval for full rate production and anticipate production funding in the current or subsequent fiscal year.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2025
- Source ID
- 670131_0207146F_7_3600_PB_2025
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