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Boeing awarded $2.43 billion in contract modifications for E-7A program support

Supply Agreement Defense announced Seattle, Oklahoma City, Huntsville, Heath, United States Mar 13, 2026
USD2.4B
Deal Value
E-7A program
Project

The U.S. Air Force awarded Boeing two contract modifications totaling $2.43 billion for work supporting the E-7A program. This agreement ensures continued development and support for critical defense infrastructure, bolstering the Air Force's capabilities.

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Deal Analysis

The U.S. Air Force is deepening its investment in the E-7A program, awarding Boeing two contract modifications totaling $2.43 billion. This agreement, announced for March 2026, ensures ongoing development and support for critical defense infrastructure. For the Air Force, it directly bolsters operational readiness and reliable access to advanced capabilities, leveraging Boeing's expertise as a leading defense systems provider.
  • $2.43 billion in contract modifications
  • Two separate agreements awarded to Boeing
  • Announced for March 13, 2026
  • Supports the E-7A program

Source Intelligence

KEY DETAILS

The Department of War said Thursday, Boeing received a $2.33 billion option exercise modification tied to the E-7A Rapid Prototype Airborne Mission Segment contract. The modification brings the contract’s cumulative value to roughly $4.91 billion. The award obligates $31 million in fiscal year 2026 research, development, test and evaluation funds at the time of the modification. Separately, the Air Force issued a $99.3 million modification under the same contract for work related to the E-7A Diminishing Manufacturing Sources Multi-Role Electronically Scanned Array radar. Following this modification, the contract’s total value rose to approximately $5.01 billion. The award allocates $4 million in fiscal 2026 research, development, test and evaluation funds at the time of the modification. The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center at Hanscom Air Force Base in Massachusetts handles contract administration.

Deal Size
The U.S. Air Force has awarded Boeing two contract modifications totaling $2.43 billion for work supporting the E-7A program.
Location
The company will perform the majority of the work in Seattle, Washington, while additional work locations include Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Huntsville, Alabama; and Heath, Ohio.
Announcement
Miles Jamison March 13, 2026
Expected Close
The contract is expected to be completed by Aug. 10, 2032.
PARTIES MENTIONED IN SOURCE
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U.S. Air Force buyer

"The U.S. Air Force has awarded Boeing two contract modifications totaling $2.43 billion for work supporting the E-7A program."

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Boeing seller

"The U.S. Air Force has awarded Boeing two contract modifications totaling $2.43 billion for work supporting the E-7A program."

high quality Enriched Mar 13, 2026

Timeline

Announced
Mar 13, 2026
Signed
Closed

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