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≈$6.99B Air Force DEFINITIVE CONTRACT FA863418C2701

F-15QA fighter development for Qatar: ~$6.98B — the Air Force's FMS award to Boeing (USAspending)

Department of the Air Force ・2017-12-22 〜 2027-11-30

Per USAspending, the U.S. Air Force awarded development of the "F-15QA" fighter (an F-15 for Qatar) to Boeing. The value is about $6.98 billion ($6,979,382,396), a definitive contract running December 2017–November 2027. A contract supplying a variant of the long-produced, storied F-15 to partner nation Qatar under Foreign Military Sales (FMS).

Contract key facts

  • RecipientBoeing
  • Contract value$6,986,382,396 (≈$6.99B)
  • BranchAir Force
  • Awarding agencyDepartment of Defense
  • Awarding sub-agencyDepartment of the Air Force
  • Award typeDEFINITIVE CONTRACT
  • Period of performance2017-12-22 〜 2027-11-30
  • Contract ID (PIID)FA863418C2701

Contract scope (original)

F-15, FMS, F-15QA AIR VEHICLE DEVELOPMENT

Key points

  • The Air Force awarded F-15QA (an F-15 for Qatar) air-vehicle development to Boeing. Cumulative ~$6.98B ($6,979,382,396).
  • Definitive contract, performance December 22, 2017 – November 30, 2027.
  • The F-15QA is a variant of the U.S. Air Force mainstay F-15 fighter (QA = Qatar).
  • Foreign Military Sales (FMS) — the U.S. procures and supplies equipment on behalf of partners.
  • Alongside the F-16 (Taiwan/Morocco), it shows the U.S. supplying fighters to partners worldwide, by type.

The F-15 has been a mainstay U.S. Air Force fighter since the 1970s, known for its strong air-superiority capability. One of its latest variants is the "F-15QA" for Qatar (QA denotes Qatar). This contract covers the "air vehicle development" of that Qatar-configured aircraft — notable because it includes developing a configuration tailored to the customer's requirements, not merely handing over an existing aircraft.

Like the F-16 Block 70/72 supply to Taiwan and Morocco covered separately on this site, this too proceeds under Foreign Military Sales (FMS). FMS is a mechanism by which the U.S. government concludes procurement contracts on behalf of allies and partners and supplies the equipment — where U.S. diplomacy and security policy meet defense exports.

Placing the F-16 (Taiwan/Morocco) alongside the F-15QA (Qatar) reveals how the U.S. supplies fighters to partner nations worldwide, using different types for different customers.

The description (USAspending) goes as far as "F-15QA air vehicle development" and does not detail airframe counts or specific configuration (this site does not fill in what the description omits). A cumulative ~$6.98B shows the storied F-15 remains an active aircraft still developed and produced for export today.

Why it matters

An FMS contract supplying a variant of the storied F-15 to Qatar — a typical case where U.S. defense exports meet diplomacy and security. Including customer-configured air-vehicle development sets it apart from a mere handover. Together with the F-16 (Taiwan/Morocco), it helps grasp the full picture of the U.S. supplying fighters to partners worldwide. Useful to readers tracking defense exports and international politics.

FAQ

What data is this?
A single Department of Defense (DoD) federal procurement contract recorded in "USAspending," the U.S. open government-spending dataset. The recipient, awarding component, value, and scope are public. This site is not an official U.S. government website.
Is the amount final?
It is a cumulative figure as of collection. Large defense contracts accumulate modifications over many years, so amounts change. The latest figure is available at the source, USAspending.
What does the "QA" in F-15QA mean?
It denotes the configuration for Qatar. The F-15QA is a variant of the U.S. Air Force mainstay F-15 fighter, supplied to partner nation Qatar under Foreign Military Sales (FMS). This contract covers its air-vehicle development.

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