Boeing Wins $8B Israel F-15 Deal: Defense ETFs to Watch for Gains
BoeingBoeing(US:BA) ZACKS·2026-01-02 14:35

Key Takeaways Pentagon cleared an $8.6B FMS deal for Boeing to deliver 25 F-15IA jets to Israel, with options for 25 more.Despite a 25% revenue jump, Boeing's defense unit posted a thin 1.7% margin in Q3 2025. Defense ETFs like XAR, ITA and PPA have surged 38-48%, and can offer diversified exposure to the F-15 deal. The Pentagon has officially cleared a massive $8.6 billion contract for Boeing (BA) to provide the Israeli Air Force with advanced F-15IA fighter jets. While this multi-billion-dollar deal rein ...