Boeing Sits Out Japanese Fighter Programs, Moots More KC-46 Orders

F-15J
JASDF Boeing F-15J.
Credit: Chen Chuanren
After a highly anticipated Boeing F-15J upgrade project led by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries as prime contractor was suspended, Boeing is now in a holding pattern ready to support Japanese fighter programs. Japanese media had previously reported that the JPY39 billion ($352 million) contract, budgeted...
Chen Chuanren

Chen Chuanren is the Southeast Asia and China Editor for the Aviation Week Network’s (AWN) Air Transport World (ATW) and the Asia-Pacific Defense Correspondent for AWN, joining the team in 2017.

Subscription Required

 

Boeing Sits Out Japanese Fighter Programs, Moots More KC-46 Orders is published in Aerospace Daily & Defense Report, an Aviation Week Intelligence Network (AWIN) Market Briefing and is included with your AWIN membership.

Already a member of AWIN or subscribe to Aerospace Daily & Defense Report through your company? Login with your existing email and password.

Not a member?  Learn how you can access the market intelligence and data you need to stay abreast of what's happening in the aerospace and defense community.

Paris Air Show 2025

Aviation Week's award-winning editorial team will deliver comprehensive coverage of the Paris Air Show 2025, including extensive news, insight, and analysis, continuing our tradition of authoritative aerospace journalism at the world's largest and most influential aerospace industry event.