According to Simple Flying on September 3, 2026, the United States Air Force is deploying F-15EX fighter jets to Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, while sending F-15E Strike Eagles to a B-2 stealth bomber base. The F-15EX is considered complementary to the B-21 bomber and plays a critical role in the Air Force's future force structure.
Additionally, historical records from August 2026 show that the Air Force requested to retire 149 aircraft in Fiscal Year 2027 to free up funding, which includes 20 F-15E jets. Meanwhile, the military has raised its next-generation F-15EX procurement target to 267 units.
