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Defense Contract Awards

BOEING CO · 2026-11-01 · Importance null · Surprise null · In source text

Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg said a new U.S. Air Force contract covers 22 F-15EX fighters, bringing the total under contract to 120 aircraft. The report characterizes the order as supporting a stronger defense growth outlook and says Boeing expects mid-single-digit or higher revenue growth. Ortberg also said Boeing is focused on securing new programs with contract types intended to avoid past challenges; the report did not disclose the contract value or a timeframe for the growth outlook.

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revenuepositivecommitted—Boeing expects mid-single-digit or higher revenue growth in defense.
revenuepositivecommitted—Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg announced a new U.S. Air Force contract for 22 F-15EX fighters, bringing the total under contract to 120 aircraft.