Story perspectives

Poland Rejects F-15EX, Despite Boeing $131.23B Contract

8/26/2026

Summary

Story summary

Poland’s Ministry of National Defence says it will not acquire F-15EX and no procurement process has begun.
The U.S. Department of War signed a $131.23 billion indefinite-delivery/quantity contract with Boeing for the F-15 Eagle Crest program.
Poland is listed as a potential foreign-military-sales customer in the contract despite its stated lack of interest.
Deputy Minister Cezary Tomczyk announced Poland will purchase two additional F-35A squadrons by 2039.

History

Historical Context

Poland’s post-Cold-War shift toward the West led it to join NATO and deepen ties with the United States, aligning its defence procurement with NATO standards. The present ambiguous F-15EX listing reflects that trend as Warsaw weighs NATO interoperability against cost while planning further F-35A acquisitions. By 2024 Poland holds 53 seats in the European Parliament, highlighting its broader integration with Western institutions.

1 of 2

Story summary

Poland’s Ministry of National Defence says it will not acquire F-15EX and no procurement process has begun.
The U.S. Department of War signed a $131.23 billion indefinite-delivery/quantity contract with Boeing for the F-15 Eagle Crest program.
Poland is listed as a potential foreign-military-sales customer in the contract despite its stated lack of interest.
Deputy Minister Cezary Tomczyk announced Poland will purchase two additional F-35A squadrons by 2039.

1 / 2