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Aerospace giant Boeing has had a rocky start to 2024. Still, officials from the company are reporting that it is looking to present its F-15EX Eagle II to buyers in the Middle East. The upgraded F-15 variant is being exhibited at the World Defense Show (WDS) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – and the kingdom is among the interested parties.

The F-35 is the most advanced operational fighter in the world. The F-35A comes equipped with everything it needs to fight in the highest threat regions of the world and it costs just over $80 million per jet

Jakarta is committing to the purchase of Boeing F-15EX and second-hand Qatari Mirage jets

Indonesia has concluded the acquisition of its third instalment of 18 Dassault Rafale multirole fighter jets, completing a three-phase acquisition.

Perhaps the most significant criticism of the F-15EX may be its cost. Boeing touted it as a cost-effective option to replace the F-15 Eagle, but now it seems that may not be the case. The Eagle II could be more expensive than the F-35 Lightning II.

The Air Force isn't the only interested customer in the F-15EX, as Israel is now preparing to send a formal request to the U.S. for 25 of the fighters, with plans to acquire as many as 50 of the aircraft.

The Boeing F-15EX does not have stealth properties like the F-35 or the F-22 Raptor. They might not be needed depending on the mission. 

To think of the F-22 and F-35 as competitors is to lose the point of their existence. Both have different roles and functions and one is not 'better' than the other. 

The US Air Force plans to buy 104 F-15EX that will likely make their way to Air National Guard units.

The US Air Force plans to buy 104 F-15EX that will likely make their way to Air National Guard units.