Boeing wins $174M in U.S. defense contracts for engines, training
The U.S. Department of Defense recently awarded two significant contracts to Boeing Co. (NYSE:BA) totaling around $173.8 million. The first contract, valued at $156.2 million, is for up to 31 P-8A Engine Build-Up kits, including 18 for the U.S. Navy and 13 for foreign military sales partners. This contract, to be fulfilled at Boeing's Tukwila, Washington facility, is expected to be completed by August 2031.
The second contract, worth approximately $17.6 million, is a modification to an existing deal with Boeing's St. Louis, Missouri facility. This contract pertains to an F-15 Japan Super Interceptor Eagle Passive/Active Warning Survivability System trainer. The modification involves integrating the EPAWSS functionality into the existing aircrew training system, encompassing software development, testing, simulator updates, and courseware development.
This project is set to conclude by February 28, 2031, with no funds obligated at the time of award, and allocation to occur as individual orders are issued. The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center in Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, is the contracting activity for this contract.
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