Boeing backs MQ-25 and F-15EX facility expansion in St. Louis region
At the 2026 Global Aerospace Summit, Boeing leaders described plans to meet customer demand and ramp operations in the St. Louis area. The company said it invested $200 million in a new MQ-25 production facility at MidAmerica St. Louis Airport and will spend $1.8 billion to expand operations near St. Louis Lambert International Airport as demand for the F-15EX grows, supporting buildings, tools and workforce needs.