Above: The Boeing modernization team at the Louisiana Air National Guard base in New Orleans recently completed the final F-15C ADCP-II and MIDS-JTRS upgrades. (© Boeing photo)

Boeing’s Government Services team has finished upgrades for 37 U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagle jets at the Louisiana Air National Guard Base in New Orleans. The F-15Cs have undergone critical subsystem changes to maintain longevity. 

Why it matters:

• The system modifications are crucial for aging aircraft to retain readiness for an evolving battlefield.
• The milestone marks the end of a four-year mission to enhance combat capability and secure communications for the F-15Cs.

LEFT: A U.S. Air Force F-15C in a hangar in New Orleans. RIGHT: Employees who are U.S. military veterans provided their field and operational safety experience during the complex modification process.. (© Boeing photos)

A dedicated team: The installation process, which takes approximately 62 days per aircraft, was carried out by 30 Boeing teammates, most of whom are military veterans. 

• “The dedication of our mostly veteran team, coupled with advanced computing technology, ensures the F-15C aircraft remains relevant well into the 2030s until the F-15C is divested from the United States Air Force inventory. This project exemplifies the power of partnership and sets the stage for future capabilities and innovation,” said Ryan Hudson, F-15 Modification manager.
  

Upgrade details: The team installed the Advanced Display Core Processor (ADCP) II and the Multi-Function Information Distribution System – Joint Tactical Radio System (MIDS-JTRS).

• The ADCP-II enhances mission computer processing capabilities, while MIDS-JTRS provides secure communications.
  

Readiness for the future: As the F-15C fleet approaches five decades of service, modernization efforts are vital to sustainment. 

• The ADCP-II and MIDS-JTRS upgrades provide the technological foundation necessary for the F-15C to meet the demands of modern warfare and maintain superiority on the battlefield.