Exclusive: Boeing Ready to Restart U.S. C-17 Military Transport Aircraft Production Following Japan Interest.

According to information published by the Japanese newspaper, The Asahi Shimbun, on May 27, 2025, during a bilateral call between U.S. President Donald Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, Japan officially expressed interest in acquiring C-17 Globemaster III strategic military transport aircraft. This announcement, made during a high-level diplomatic discussion, signals Japan’s intention to upgrade its long-range airlift capabilities significantly and may serve as the pivotal impetus for Boeing to consider restarting the C-17 production line, which was closed in 2015 after fulfilling its final international orders. Read full Defense Aerospace News at this link ...

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The C-17 Globemaster III is a U.S. military strategic airlifter designed for the rapid deployment of troops and heavy cargo over long distances with the ability to operate from short and austere airstrips. (Picture source: U.S. DoD)
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