C-17 Large Aircraft Infrared Countermeasures (The Boeing Co.)

Department of War · Air Force · Contract Announcement

posted 21 July 2026 · awarded 21 July 2026 · runs to August 2030

$42,932,563 · definitive

Summary

The Department of War Air Force Lifecycle Management Center awarded The Boeing Co. a $42.9 million firm‑fixed‑price contract to provide Infrared Countermeasure upgrades for United Arab Emirates C-17 large aircraft. This procurement focuses on installing advanced infrared countermeasure systems, a key defensive technology for strategic airlift platforms.

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