The Week In Defense, Jan. 5-12, 2022

Japanese F-15 fighter aircraft
Boeing has a $471 million contract to upgrade Japan’s F-15 fighters.
Credit: Japan Air Self-Defense Force
U.S. Awards Boeing Contract for Japanese F-15 Upgrades The U.S. Defense Department has awarded Boeing a contract for the upgrade of Japan Air Self-Defense Force Boeing/Mitsubishi F-15G Eagles to the Japan Super Interceptor standard, ending more than two years of changing definitions and price...
Jen DiMascio

Based in Washington, Jen previously managed Aviation Week’s worldwide defense, space and security coverage.

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