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Boeing wins $174M in U.S. defense contracts for engines, training

Boeing wins $174M in U.S. defense contracts for engines, training

The U.S. Department of Defense has awarded Boeing two contracts totaling approximately $173.8 million for military aircraft components and training systems. The first contract, valued at $156.2 million, is for up to 31 P-8A Engine Build-Up kits, including 18 for the Navy and 13 for Foreign Military Sales customers. Work on this contract will be performed at Boeing's Tukwila, Washington facility, with completion expected in August 2031.

The second contract, valued at $17.6 million, is for an F-15 Japan Super Interceptor Eagle Passive/Active Warning Survivability System weapons system trainer. This contract, awarded to Boeing's St. Louis, Missouri facility, includes integration of EPAWSS functionality into the existing aircrew training system, with completion expected by Feb. 28, 2031.

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