From Army Recognition
The F-15EX Eagle II fighter jet is no longer simply an upgraded successor to the legendary F-15 series designed and manufactured by the American Company Boeing. Its integration into the United States Air Force (USAF) inventory marks a deliberate evolution in how air combat power is structured. Rather than being defined only by its speed, payload, and survivability, the Eagle II is designed to serve as a command-and-control node in the sky. With its two-seat configuration, digital cockpit, and advanced networking architecture, the F-15EX is being positioned as the centerpiece of manned-unmanned teaming and Joint All Domain Command and Control (JADC2).