All The Military Planes Boeing Delivered In The 1st Quarter Of 2025

In 2025’s first quarter, Boeing delivered 26 military aircraft, including marine patrol jets, fighters, and helicopters. According to Boeing, the deliveries included eight distinct models, including the MH-139, F-15, F/A-18, CH-47 Chinook, AH-64 Apache, and the P-8. The diversity of the orders illustrates the range of missions and platforms currently in demand around the world.
The High Level View
Photo: Royal Army
Around the world, militaries are updating their capabilities and replacing their fleets in response to changing defense needs. The goal of diversifying procurement between new airframes and remanufactured units is to increase cost-effectiveness and readiness simultaneously.
The United States Army, Navy , and Air Force are the top operators, but a number of foreign allies are also loyal customers, investing in Boeing’s catalog for missions ranging from maritime patrol to heavy-lift operations or close attack support. These platforms all have different impacts on theater-level strategy and battlefield tactics.
Boeing delivered eleven remanufactured Apaches and four new AH-64 Apaches to clients who need close air support helicopters of the highest quality. Though some went to foreign operators, these deliveries were mostly made to US Army units. A European defense agency in need of a rotary heavy-lift platform received one new CH-47 Chinook, and two Chinooks that had been upgraded were given to an existing customer that had older airframes.
The figures don’t specify who received the units delivered, but the majority are US Department of Defense (DOD) acquisitions, as the US Armed Forces are the primary customers of Boeing Defense. Although there are many other operators of Boeing military aircraft around the world, thanks to the proliferation of America’s alliances, NATO joint operations, and the shared interest in common defense among friendly nations.
Defense, Space & Security Programs AH-64 Apache (New) 4 AH-64 Apache (Remanufactured) 11 CH-47 Chinook (New) 1 CH-47 Chinook (Renewed) 2 F-15 Models 1 F/A-18 Models 5 MH-139 1 P-8 Models 1 Total 26
Most of these aircraft are being delivered to operators that have decades of experience with Boeing platforms. Every handover signifies ongoing efforts to modernize, from long-distance freight transportation to protecting marine commerce routes, operators need airframes that can perform missions in difficult environments.
Apache Out Front
Photo: US Army Capt. Jesse Paulsboe | 16th Combat Aviation Brigade | US Army
With a first flight in 1975, the Apache development began with Hughes Helicopters before moving on to McDonnell Douglas and then Boeing. In addition to the US Army, a wide range of countries employ it, including Greece, Japan, Israel, and the Netherlands. The mighty Apache has become an icon of airpower, proving its capability on the battlefield over decades of outstanding performance.
According to Boeing, the Apache has accumulated millions of flight hours in hostile environments and is widely recognized as the best attack helicopter in the world to this day. With fifteen Apaches (four new, eleven remanufactured), the AH-64 airframes account for the greatest portion of Q1 deliveries. Budgetary concerns are mitigated while maintaining performance levels by remanufacturing older airframes to like-new condition.
Boeing AH-64E Apache Operators
United States
United Kingdom
Greece
Japan
Israel
Netherlands
Singapore
United Arab Emirates
India
Saudi Arabia
Australia
The US Army Acquisition Reports and other public sources highlight the AH-64E’s increased engine power and digital upgrades. Better mission lethality and flying performance are selling points of this revised variant. The radar dome over the main rotor allows operators to identify targets even while they are undercover, allowing them to accomplish the most difficult missions.
Key AH-64 Apache Specifications (Table)
Specification Data in Standard Units (Metric in Parentheses) Length 58 feet (17.7 meters) Rotor Diameter 48 feet (14.6 meters) Engines Two uprated T700-GE-701 series (Each ~1,690 shp / 1,260 kW) Service Ceiling Approximately 20,000 feet (6,096 meters) Max Takeoff Weight About 23,000 lbs (10,432 kg) Armament Capacity 30 mm chain gun, Hellfire missiles, Hydra 70 rockets
The Chinook
Photo: US Army
Two refurbished and one freshly constructed Chinook highlight the awesome helicopter’s continued use by heavy-lift fleets across the globe. More than 20 operators have been using this tandem-rotor helicopter for specialty deliveries, rescue operations, and military transport for decades. In theaters that need quick-lifting solutions, the three Q1 handovers offer alternatives for strategic insertion and extraction.
CH-47 Chinook (Primary) Operators
Major Operators: United States: US Army United Kingdom: Royal Air Force Japan: Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Australia: Royal Australian Air Force Canada: Royal Canadian Air Force
Other Operators (NATO): Netherlands Italy Greece Spain Turkey
Other Countries: Egypt South Korea Türkiye United Arab Emirates Taiwan Germany Poland Libya Switzerland Greece
Upgraded cockpits and modified fuel tanks are features of newer airframes. According to Boeing statistics, modernized Chinooks now come equipped with mission-adaptive software and digital flying controls as standard. With this configuration, operators can load or unload items with little assistance from the ground. When land routes prove risky, operators like the US Army depend on the Chinook’s dependability to transport people and equipment.
CH-47 Chinook Specifications
Rotor Diameter: 60 feet (18.29 meters)
Fuselage Length: 51 feet, 2 inches (15.88 meters)
Height (overall): 18 feet, 7.8 inches (5.68 meters)
Engines: Two Honeywell T55-GA-714A (4,777 shp / 3,529 kW each)
Maximum Speed: 170 KTAS (302 km/h)
Cruise Speed: 157 KTAS (291 km/h)
Mission Radius: 165 NM (306 km)
Service Ceiling: 20,000 feet (6,096 meters)
Max Gross Weight: 54,000 lbs (24,494 kg)
The F-15EX Strike Eagle
Photo: US Air Force
The lone F-15 delivered this quarter continues a legacy that dates back to the 1970s. Its exceptional, all-around ability to conduct ground-attack and air-to-air operations has made it an invaluable tool for many air forces. The Boeing F-15 EX Strike Eagle is currently operated by the United States Air Force (USAF) and the Air National Guard.
The F-15 is known for its exceptional mobility, which is a result of its powerful engine and super-heavy payload capacity. AIM-9 Sidewinders, AIM-120 AMRAAMs, and a 20 mm Gatling cannon are among the missiles that variants can carry, according to the US Air Force Fact Sheet. The platform can adjust to new threats with the support of ongoing hardware and software updates.
Fighter Specification Comparison
Model Speed Max Takeoff Weight Range (Ferry) Notable Armaments F-15 Mach 2+ (~1,875 mph) 68,000 lbs (30,844 kg) 3,000 NM (3,450 miles / ~5,555 km) AIM-9 Sidewinder, AIM-120 AMRAAM, 20 mm cannon F/A-18E/F Mach 1.6 (~1,190 mph) 66,000 lbs (29,937 kg) ~1,275 NM (~1,468 miles / 2,343 km) AIM-9, AIM-120, Harpoon, JDAM, 20 mm cannon
The Super Hornet
Photo: US Navy
The United States Navy’s five F/A-18 arrivals align with ongoing naval aviation needs. For precision strike and aerial warfare, the versatile design is top-notch. The armed forces of the United States, Australia, Canada, Finland, Kuwait, Malaysia, Spain, and Switzerland all rely on the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet.
Advanced Tactical Targeting Network Technology, a Distributed Targeting Processor-Networked (DTP-N), a large area display, improved electronic warfare capabilities, updated radar systems, and cockpit displays are some of the most recent Super Hornet features, especially in the Block III configuration.
Carrier-based fighter squadrons rely on dependable platforms for their wide range of missions. Preliminary testing procedures guarantee that every delivered jet satisfies performance requirements for catapult launches, arresting gear landings, and endurance in maritime environments. Air-to-air intercepts and ground attacks are only two of the multirole missions that the F/A-18 family has shown to be adept at.
MH-139 And Its Niche
Based on the successful commercial AW139 helicopter, Boeing’s MH-139A Grey Wolf is a multi-mission helicopter intended to transport American government officials and security personnel as well as safeguard intercontinental ballistic missiles. The MH-139A is a readily available, off-the-shelf solution that combines safety, operational flexibility, and performance. It is manufactured in the United States.
With a fleet of over 250 customers, 900 aircraft, and two million flight hours, the Boeing MH-139A will leverage a worldwide supply network to provide exceptional affordability, supportability, and reliability for long-term life cycle savings.
USAF awarded Boeing a $2.4 billion replacement contract for the UH-1N, following the cancellation of the CVLSP. The MH-139 will replace UH-1Ns in ICBM-field security and support roles, as well as DV lift and aircrew survival training. The service plans to procure up to 84 MH-139s at Andrews, F. E. Warren, Kirtland, Malmstrom, Minot, Fairchild and Yokota.
MH-139 Helicopter Specifications
Contractors: Boeing (prime contractor); Leonardo Honeywell
Boeing (prime contractor); Delivered: December 19, 2019–present
December 19, 2019–present Power Plant: Two Pratt & Whitney
Two Performance: Speed: 167 mph (269 km/h) Range: 890 miles (1,432 kilometers)
Ceiling: 20,000 feet (6,096 meters)
20,000 feet (6,096 meters) Armament: Two M240 7.62 mm machine guns (mission dependent)
Two M240 7.62 mm machine guns (mission dependent) Accommodation: Two pilots and one flight engineer
Two pilots and one flight engineer Load Capacity: 15 passengers (depending on fuel, equipment, and atmospheric conditions) or up to four litters and five medical personnel
King Of The High Seas
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The Royal Australian Air Force, the Royal Air Force of the United Kingdom, the Royal Norwegian Air Force, the Royal New Zealand Air Force, and the Indian Navy all use the P-8 Posiedon in addition to the US Navy. The Royal Canadian Air Force, the German Navy, and the Republic of Korea Navy have also issued orders for it.
The P-8’s adaptable payload for anti-ship missiles, sonobuoys, and torpedoes makes it a flexible platform. In-flight refueling allows crews to stay on station for longer. This aids in the tracking of surface or subsurface vessels that could endanger resource exploitation areas, maritime trade routes, or naval activities.
There will likely be many more P-8 buys in the future, according on recent orders from allies. Amid growing maritime tensions in many locations, sea control continues to be a major focus of budgets. When marine disasters occur, coastal defense personnel can react swiftly thanks to this sizable, multi-engine platform.