US aerospace major Boeing said it received approval from the US government to offer its F-15EX multi-role combat jet to the Indian Air Force. F-15EX is the latest and most advanced version of the multi-role, all-weather and day and night versions of the F-15 aircraft family.
In April 2019, the IAF issued an RFI (request for information) to acquire 114 jets at a cost of around USD 18 billion.
The company said the F-15EX will be exhibited at the next edition of Aero India in Bengaluru beginning next week.
“India is an attractive business destination globally, and Boeing is committed to the advancement of India’s aerospace industry,” said Salil Gupte, president, Boeing India.
Boeing’s exhibit at Aero India themed ‘Building The Future Together’ will focus on its partnerships with India’s armed forces At the exhibit, Boeing will feature a range of advanced capabilities including the F/A-18 Block III Super Hornet, F-15EX, KC-46A, AH-64E Apache, P-8I, Chinook, 737-10 and 787-9.
