Boeing Defense, Space & Security Overview

Overview

Boeing Defense, Space & Security combines weapons and aircraft capabilities, intelligence and security systems, communications architectures and extensive large-scale integration expertise across several diverse business areas.

A $32 billion business with 70,000 employees worldwide, Boeing Defense, Space & Security’s strategy is to understand the enduring needs of customers and provide capability-based solutions to meet their rapidly evolving requirements. The strategy includes understanding the art of using current and emerging technologies to improve the capabilities of existing products and delivering new solutions.

Organization

Boeing Defense, Space & Security’s success will continue to be driven by our ability to provide its customers with the right solutions at the right time and the right cost. To effectively address future evolving requirements for capability-driven solutions, the business is organized around capabilities to further improve execution, reduce organizational complexity and improve competitiveness, helping us to better serve customers and compete for and capture new business.

Boeing Military Aircraft

This business includes tactical and airlift aircraft, rotorcraft, weapons, unmanned airborne systems, maritime and airborne surveillance programs, and U.S. Air Force and international tankers. Key programs include:

Airborne Battle Management:

737 Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) -- The 737 AEW&C is a state-of-the-art system providing powerful airborne surveillance, communications and battle management. It can track airborne and maritime targets simultaneously and includes a self-defense capability, an advanced open system architecture and an identification friend or foe system.
Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) -- The E-3 707 AWACS represents the world’s standard for airborne early warning systems. The E-3 fills the needs of both airborne surveillance and command and control (C2) for tactical and air defense forces. It provides a highly mobile, survivable surveillance and C2 platform. E-3 fleets are operated by the United States, NATO, the United Kingdom, France and Saudi Arabia. Japan operates a fleet of four E- 767 AWACS aircraft.
P-8A Poseidon -- The P-8A Poseidon is a military derivative of the Boeing Next-Generation 737-800 designed to replace the U.S. Navy’s fleet of P-3s. The P-8A will significantly improve the U.S. Navy’s anti-submarine and anti-surface warfare capabilities, as well as armed intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance. The Navy awarded Boeing a System Development and Demonstration contract for eight test vehicles. In 2008, Boeing began final assembly and testing of the first P-8A. The program’s three flight test aircraft completed their initial flights in 2009, and the first test aircraft, T1, entered the Navy’s formal flight test program in fourth quarter 2009. In January 2009, the government of India selected the P-8I, a variant of the P-8A Poseidon, for its long-range maritime reconnaissance and anti-submarine warfare mission. Under this contract, Boeing will deliver eight P-8I aircraft to India. Australia signed an MOU with the U.S. Navy in 2009 and will collaborate in Increment 2.

Global Mobility Systems:

C-17 Globemaster III -- The C-17 is the world’s premier heavy airlift aircraft and has proven itself as a versatile strategic and theater airlifter in every recent worldwide operation, from Operation Iraqi Freedom to humanitarian relief missions. Worldwide, there are currently a total of 209 C-17s in service. Boeing is under contract with the U.S. Air Force to design, build and deliver 213 C-17s through July 2011. Boeing has delivered 190 aircraft to the Air Force as of November 2009. There are 19 C-17s in service with international customers. The UK Royal Air Force has acquired six; the Royal Australian Air Force and Canadian Defence Forces have each received four; and the 12-nation Strategic Airlift Capability consortium -- members of NATO and Partnership for Peace -- received three this year. Qatar, the first Middle East customer to order C-17s, received two C-17s this year and holds options for two more. On Feb. 24, 2009, the United Arab Emirates announced its intention to acquire C-17s.
International Tanker Programs -- The KC-767 International Tanker provides unrivaled tanker capability and operational flexibility. Technology advances include a fifth-generation boom, second-generation remote vision system, new wing air refueling pods and hose drum unit, and a digital cockpit. Boeing delivered the first two KC-767Js to Japan’s Ministry of Defense in 2008. A third KC-767J was delivered in March 2009, with a fourth aircraft scheduled for delivery in early 2010. Boeing continues flight test and certification activity for Italy’s KC-767A program.

Global Strike Systems:

EA-18G Growler -- The EA-18G Growler is a variant of the combat-proven F/A-18F Super Hornet, and will fly the airborne electronic attack (AEA) mission. The EA-18G combines the capability of the Super Hornet with the Northrop Grumman Improved Capability III (ICAP III) AEA avionics suite. The U.S. Navy selected the EA-18G system to replace the EA-6B Prowler aircraft. The first EA-18G aircraft joined the U.S. Navy’s fleet in June 2008, with initial operating capability expected in 2009.
F/A-18E/F Super Hornet -- The combat-proven F/A-18E/F Super Hornet is the cornerstone of U.S. naval aviation and the United States’ most advanced multirole strike fighter in production today. Designed to perform both fighter (air-to-air) and attack (air-to-surface or strike) missions, the Super Hornet provides the capability, flexibility and performance necessary to modernize the air or naval aviation forces of any country. As of January 2009, Boeing delivered more than 380 Super Hornets to the U.S. Navy. The Super Hornet Block II provides the warfighter with the newest advances in multi-mission capability and growth for decades to come in missions, roles and technology.
F-15E Strike Eagle -- The F-15E Strike Eagle is the backbone of the U.S. Air Force multirole fleet, with variants currently in production for the Republic of Korea and Singapore. The F-15E carries payloads larger than those of any other tactical fighter, and it retains the air-to-air capability and air superiority of the F-15C. It can operate around the clock and in any weather. Since entering operational service, the F-15 has a perfect air combat record, with more than 100 victories and no losses. Three other nations currently fly the F-15 -- Japan, Israel and Saudi Arabia.
F-15 Silent Eagle -- In March 2009, Boeing unveiled the F-15 Silent Eagle (F-15SE), a new F-15 configuration designed to meet the future needs of international customers. The F-15 SE combines cost-effective low-observable technologies with flexibility for large and diverse weapons payloads. Features include redesigned conformal fuel tanks to allow for internal weapons carriage, and canted vertical tails improve aerodynamic efficiency, provide lift, and reduce airframe weight. The F-15SE also features the Digital Flight Control System, which improves the aircraft’s reliability and reduces airframe weight, and an Advanced Electronic Warfare System working in concert with the Raytheon Advanced Electronic Scanning Array (AESA) radar.

Rotorcraft Systems:

AH-64D Apache -- The AH-64D Apache is a multirole combat helicopter that features fully integrated avionics and weapons, plus state-of-the-art digital communications capabilities that enable real-time, secure transfer of battlefield information to air and ground forces. Apaches are in service with the U.S. Army and international defense forces around the world. Boeing will begin deliveries of the AH-64D Apache Block III to the U.S. Army in mid-2011. This newest version of the Apache features enhanced aircraft performance, joint digital operability, survivability and cognitive decision aiding, while reducing operations and support costs.
CH/MH-47 Chinook -- The CH/MH-47 Chinook is a medium-to-heavy-lift helicopter for intra-theater troop and cargo movement. It provides key capabilities to special operations forces from combat to disaster relief and is in service with the armed forces of nearly 20 countries worldwide. The new CH-47F provides advanced avionics for improved situational awareness for flight crews with an advanced digital map display and a data transfer system that allows storing of preflight and mission data. Improved survivability features include Common Missile Warning and Improved Countermeasure Dispenser systems.
V-22 Osprey -- The Osprey is a tiltrotor aircraft capable of taking off and landing like a helicopter, but once airborne, its engine nacelles can be rotated to convert the aircraft to a turboprop airplane capable of high-speed, high-altitude flight. It is capable of transporting troops and cargo using its medium-lift and vertical-takeoff-and-landing capabilities. In 2008, Boeing received a multiyear contract for 167 aircraft over five years. Two U.S. Marine Corps tiltrotor operational squadrons and one U.S. Air Force Special Operations squadron are active, and more will stand up as V-22 deliveries increase to full-rate production around 2010.

Unmanned Airborne Systems:

A160T Hummingbird -- The A160T Hummingbird Unmanned Aerial Vehicle is a long-range, long-endurance, unmanned advanced rotorcraft. It features a unique optimum speed rotor technology that enables the Hummingbird to adjust the RPM (Revolutions Per Minute) of the rotor blades at different altitudes and cruise speeds.
ScanEagle -- A low-cost, long-endurance, autonomous unmanned air system, ScanEagle is used by military customers around the world to loiter over trouble spots and provide intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) data or communications relay.

U.S. Air Force Tanker Program:

Sept. 25, 2009, the U.S. Air Force opened the KC-X tanker competition with a draft Request for Proposal to replace 179 KC-135 refueling tankers. We are reviewing the requirements to determine how best to meet the Air Force needs with our combat-ready KC-7A7 "family of tankers." Whether it’s the agile, flexible 767-based tanker or the large 777-based tanker, we will deliver maximum capability at lowest cost. We’ve launched the UnitedStatesTanker.com Web site to keep readers informed about the latest tanker news through the blog, updates on Twitter and aggregated news headlines. The site also features videos and photos. Building on our eight decades of aerial refueling expertise, we’re confident in building and supporting an American tanker fleet for decades to come.

Weapons:

Harpoon Block II -- An anti-ship missile featuring autonomous, all-weather, over-the-horizon capability, Harpoon Block II provides accurate long-range strike capability for land and ship targets.
Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM) -- JDAM is a low-cost guidance kit that converts existing unguided free-fall bombs into near precision-guided weapons. The Boeing-funded laser-guided JDAM has been developed, and JDAM Extended Range is being demonstrated with an international customer. Boeing has delivered more than 200,000 JDAMs tailkits.
Patriot Advanced Capability-3 Missile (PAC-3) -- Boeing provides the seeker for the PAC-3 missile, which defends against short- and medium-range threats with pinpoint accuracy.
Small Diameter Bomb (SDB) -- SDB is a 250-pound class, near precision-guided weapon launched from a fighter, bomber or unmanned aircraft that can destroy targets from a range of greater than 40 miles and penetrate more than three feet of steel-reinforced concrete with reduced collateral damage. The SDB system improves sortie effectiveness by enabling carriage of four weapons on a single aircraft station.
Standoff Land Attack Missile-Expanded Response (SLAM-ER) -- SLAM-ER is a day/night, adverse weather, over-the-horizon, precision strike missile. SLAM-ER also is an effective, long-range, network enabled, precision strike option for pre-planned and target of opportunity attack missions against moving and stationary land and ship targets.

Global Services & Support

Global Services & Support provides best-value mission readiness to its customers through total support solutions. Operating at 264 locations worldwide, this global business sustains aircraft and systems with a full spectrum of products and services, including aircraft maintenance, modification and upgrades; supply chain management; engineering and logistics support; pilot and maintenance training, and other defense and government services. GS&S offers a unique capability in the market, being able to integrate all elements of sustainment within a single organization.

Defense & Government Services

The Defense & Government Services division focuses on the U.S. government services market and operates as a division of Global Services & Support. D&GS was launched in 2008 to sustain and expand Boeing business and better serve customers in the vast services sector. The division’s market includes services for infrastructure support; aviation and logistics; support operations; managed networks and communications; and a broad array of other technical services.

Integrated Logistics

The Integrated Logistics division comprises a full array of coordinated logistics services that address the life cycle of aircraft and weapon systems. Online, real-time, integrated information systems provide reliability and demand forecasting, total asset visibility, maintenance information and field data to improve aircraft availability and reduce costs. This approach offers a single point of accountability during the service life of a product. As a result, mission effectiveness and readiness are improved while the total cost of ownership is reduced.

Maintenance Modification and Upgrades

The Maintenance, Modifications & Upgrades division operates at centers strategically located throughout the United States, providing high-quality, rapid and affordable aircraft services for military customers. One of these centers is colocated with an active Air Force base, while the others are housed at former military installations closed through the Base Closing and Realignment process. All contribute significantly to the economies of their respective communities. The Boeing philosophy is to work in close partnership with existing military depots, providing complementary capabilities for the nation’s support infrastructure. Working together, our goal is to ensure readiness for the warfighter.

Training Systems and Services

Training Systems & Services provides a full range of military training systems, support services and mission planning solutions for domestic and international customers to ensure the highest state of readiness. Award-winning training solutions encompass software, hardware, networked systems, and training centers for customized programs that enable students to train like they fight. More than 1,000 on-site instructors, training support specialists and courseware developers train warfighters for maximum readiness.

Network and Space Systems

This business includes intelligence and security systems; missile defense systems; network and tactical systems; space and intelligence systems; and space exploration. Key programs include:

Intelligence and Security Systems:

Cyber and Information Solutions -- Boeing provides synchronized, integrated and responsive end-to-end cyber solutions by designing, integrating and operating cyber defenses on Department of Defense and other government agency platforms and networks. The company also operates and protects its own virtual private network, one of the world’s largest. In addition, Boeing’s rapid technology insertion labs and testing environments enable solutions that respond to new and emerging threats through system and software prototyping, experimentation, and test and evaluation.
Mission Operations -- Mission Operations integrates, deploys, transitions, operates and sustains satellite ground systems across the intelligence community, Department of Defense, civil and commercial customers. Capabilities include operations and sustainment of advanced intelligence, navigation, communication, and space science systems Iridium, the Global Positioning System and national security programs.
SBInet -- The transformational SBInet program aims to reduce the United States’ vulnerability to terrorism and protect national interests by providing Border Patrol agents, along the U.S. land borders with Mexico and Canada, the tools needed to immediately detect an illegal entry, effectively respond to the entry, and bring the situation to the appropriate law enforcement resolution. Additionally, SBInet will provide enhanced situational awareness through improved fixed and mobile communications systems and a Common Operating Picture, equipping agents and officers with the advantage of real-time, up-to-date, integrated intelligence about illegal border activity, and interoperability with other federal, state, local and international law enforcement bodies.

Missile Defense Systems:

Airborne Laser (ABL) -- ABL is a precise, high-energy laser weapon system that will be capable of destroying ballistic missiles in their boost phase of flight. Boeing leads the development of ABL, which places battle management and beam control/fire control systems and a high-energy laser on a modified Boeing 747-400F aircraft to detect, track and destroy all classes of ballistic missiles. In April 2009, ABL began flight tests with the entire weapon system integrated aboard the aircraft. ABL is on track to demonstrate a shootdown of a ballistic missile in the boost phase in 2009.
Arrow -- The Arrow weapon system is a ground-based system that protects Israel against ballistic missiles. Boeing and Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) co-produce the Arrow system’s two-stage interceptor. The Arrow II interceptor successfully shot down a ballistic missile target in an April 2009 flight test. The event marked the Arrow II’s second intercept in two attempts, as well as its third successful flight test.
Directed Energy Systems (DES) -- DES is developing directed-energy weapon systems to address multiple defense needs:
Advanced Tactical Laser (ATL) -- ATL will support missions on the battlefield and in urban operations by destroying, damaging or disabling ground targets.
High Energy Laser Technology Demonstrator (HEL TD) -- The HEL TD program is developing a truck-mounted, high-energy laser weapon system that will destroy rockets, artillery shells and mortar rounds.
Free Electron Laser (FEL) -- Boeing was awarded a U.S. Navy contract in April 2009 to develop the FEL weapon system, which will transform naval warfare in the next decade by providing an ultraprecise, speed-of-light capability and unlimited magazine depth to defend ships against new, challenging threats, such as hyper-velocity cruise missiles.
Laser Avenger -- Laser Avenger integrates a laser on a Humvee-based Avenger system to destroy improvised explosive devices (IEDs), unexploded ordnance (UXO) and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).
Ground-based Midcourse Defense (GMD) -- Boeing is the prime contractor for the GMD program, which includes developing, testing and deploying a ground-based system to detect, track and destroy long-range ballistic missiles in their midcourse phase of flight. GMD is the United States’ only operationally deployed capability to defend against long-range ballistic missiles. In December 2008, the GMD team successfully completed a missile defense flight test that resulted in the intercept of a target warhead. This test, GMD’s eighth intercept overall, was the most realistic and comprehensive to date and used an interceptor with the same design and capabilities as those currently protecting the United States.
Strategic Missile Systems -- Boeing provides engineering support and sustainment for the Minuteman III Intercontinental Ballistic Missile System under a subcontract to Northrop Grumman. Boeing has played a key role in ICBM development, design, production and maintenance since Minuteman I was conceptualized in 1958. The company holds the distinction of being the only U.S. Air Force ICBM guidance system integration contractor for more than 50 years, not only on the Minuteman series of ballistic missiles but also on the Peacekeeper and Small ICBM.

Network and Tactical Systems:

Avenger Air Defense System -- Boeing developed and manufactures the U.S. Army’s Avenger, a highly mobile, short-range air defense system that integrates the Stinger missile in twin launch arms for rapid firing from a Boeing-designed and produced gyro-stabilized turret. Since 1987, more than 1,100 Avengers have been manufactured and delivered with a total contract value of more than $700 million. In 2006, in response to soldier requirements, Boeing expanded the Avenger capability with the development of the Agile Multi-Role Weapon System (AMWS). AMWS is a flexible and cost-effective solution for both homeland security and force protection based upon the proven Avenger short-range air defense platform.
Brigade Combat Team Modernization -- The Army’s Brigade Combat Team Modernization (BCTM) program will provide mobile, networked equipment -- including unmanned air and ground vehicles, precision fires, and advanced sensors and communications -- to create a fully networked force with a common operating picture at every echelon. The program is focused on empowering soldiers with increased intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities, as well as survivability and lethality. Soldiers in the Army’s Infantry Brigade Combat Teams will receive the first increment of these capabilities, and eventually all of the Army’s Brigade Combat Teams will have this equipment. Boeing serves as the prime contractor for the BCTM program along with Science Applications International Corp., and the company manages a best-of-industry team of several hundred suppliers.
Combat Survivor Evader Locator (CSEL) -- CSEL is the U.S. Department of Defense program of record for Joint Search and Rescue. This fully qualified, next-generation survival radio system is comprised of over-the-horizon relays, ground and user equipment segments for the joint services. In 2009, Boeing announced the delivery of the 25,000th CSEL communications system, strengthening joint forces’ ability to reach and rescue isolated military personnel.
Family of Advanced Beyond Line-of-Sight Terminals (FAB-T) -- Boeing is the prime contractor for FAB-T, which will provide joint forces with a programmable multi-mission capable family of terminals that interface with different satellites and enable information exchange among ground, air and space platforms. The terminals in the first increment will support the Advanced Extremely High Frequency connectivity for the B-2, B-52 and RC-135 aircraft. The program also develops the replacements to the existing ground-fixed, ground transportable and airborne (E-4B/E-6B) Command Post Terminals and provides backward compatibility to the legacy Milstar EHF satellites. Boeing successfully conducted its first series of flight tests in 2009. The tests were the first demonstration of FAB-T’s network-centric ability to connect satellite, airborne and ground assets in a realistic flight environment.
Joint Tactical Radio System, Ground Mobile Radios (JTRS GMR) -- Boeing is the prime contractor for the JTRS GMR program, a software-programmable radio system for joint services providing secure, reliable, multi-channel voice, data, imagery and video communications for mobile military users. In July 2009, Boeing and its teammates began formal testing of the JTRS GMR radio system, marking the completion of design activities. The program is one step closer to a government decision on low-rate initial production for the U.S. Army.
Robotics Systems -- The division is developing robotic and autonomous navigation systems to allow warfighters to perform their missions more effectively and safely. Boeing, in partnership with iRobot Corporation, has developed a family of Small Unmanned Ground Vehicles (SUGV) that will provide military, civil and commercial users with unprecedented reconnaissance and secure, real-time intelligence capabilities. The robots in the SUGV 300 series family weigh less than 35 pounds and can perform difficult or high-risk activities (e.g., mine field and obstacle reduction, toxic industrial chemicals/materials reconnaissance, explosive ordnance disposal, etc.) without exposing humans directly to the hazard.

Space and Intelligence Systems:

Global Positioning System IIF (GPS) -- Boeing is under contract to build 12 GPS IIF satellites for the U.S. military’s satellite-based radio navigation system that permits land, sea and airborne users to instantaneously and precisely determine their three-dimensional position, velocity and time 24 hours a day, under all weather conditions, anywhere in the world.
Intelsat Satellites -- Four Boeing-built communications satellites -- designated Intelsat 21, Intelsat 22 and two spacecraft yet to be named -- will refresh and add new telecommunications capacity to Intelsat’s global satellite fleet. The first orders in the new Boeing 702B satellite series, these satellites will distribute video, data and voice services from Asia and Africa to the Americas and Europe. The 702B provides the high-capability features of the flight-proven Boeing 702, but with a substantially updated satellite bus structure and simplified propulsion system. Intelsat 22 is scheduled to launch in 2012. It will carry an Ultra-High Frequency government-hosted payload to provide service to the Australian Defence Force.
Wideband Global SATCOM (WGS) -- WGS offers greatly increased communications capacity, coverage and operational flexibility for the warfighter. The WGS program, which is comprised of six high-capacity communications satellites, is alleviating severe bandwidth shortfalls and reducing reliance on costly commercial SATCOM.

Space Exploration:

Boeing Launch Services -- Boeing works with commercial customers to match their mission requirements with the Delta family of launch vehicles. Delta is a highly reliable and accurate family of launch systems, with a full range of capability to launch satellites of up to 13,100 kg to geosynchronous transfer orbit. Boeing provides the Delta II vehicle with a 99 percent success rate and Delta IV with a 100 percent success rate for commercial customers through a contract with United Launch Alliance. Boeing plans to launch the Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite-P (GOES-P) aboard a Delta IV rocket and the fourth COSMO (Constellation of Small Satellites for Mediterranean basin Observation) on a Delta II rocket in 2010.
Checkout, Assembly and Payload Processing Services (CAPPS) -- Boeing provides payload processing for the space shuttle, International Space Station, expendable launch vehicles and other payload programs at Kennedy Space Center, Fla. Boeing employees provide technical, facilities and engineering support to ensure payload readiness for launch. The CAPPS team holds the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 14001 certification, a global benchmark of an organization’s commitment to understand and continuously improve its environmental performance. CAPPS recently received the George M. Low Award, NASA’s premier quality and performance honor. The award recognizes large and small businesses that demonstrate excellence and outstanding technical and managerial achievements on NASA-related contracts.
Constellation -- At the core of NASA’s future space exploration is a return to the moon by 2020 in order to build a sustainable, long-term human presence. NASA’s Constellation program calls for a new fleet of spacecraft and rockets. Boeing is responsible for producing and delivering the avionics systems and upper stage for the Ares I rocket. Ares I is the essential core of a safe, reliable, cost-effective space transportation system -- one that will carry crewed missions back to the moon.
International Space Station (ISS) -- As the prime contractor, Boeing is responsible for the design, development, construction and integration of the ISS and assisting NASA in operating the orbital outpost. Boeing built all of the station’s major U.S. elements. Boeing also is responsible for integrating the systems, procedures and components of 15 participating countries in this worldwide enterprise. Today, Boeing performs much of the sustaining engineering for the ISS.
Space Shuttle -- Boeing is the major subcontractor to NASA’s spaceflight operations contractor, United Space Alliance. As the original developer and manufacturer of the space shuttle orbiters, Boeing is responsible for orbiter engineering, major modification design, engineering support to operations, including launch, and overall shuttle systems and payload integration services.

Phantom Works

Boeing Phantom Works is responsible for capabilities-based development and capture of advanced programs in support of the three Boeing Defense, Space & Security businesses. To accomplish this, Phantom Works partners with Boeing Research & Technology, leverages enterprise innovation, and sources "best-of-industry" capabilities to deliver integrated, affordable solutions that meet customer needs and address emerging market opportunities. Its objective is to create and transition high-value opportunities that enhance Boeing Defense, Space & Security’s core businesses and extend Boeing’s market presence into new frontiers.

Phantom Works consists of five business elements:

Advanced Boeing Military Aircraft:

ABMA provides solutions for the transformational defense forces of the future. Programs include the Phantom Ray unmanned technology demonstrator; the HALE (High Altitude Long Endurance) unmanned Persistent ISR aircraft; pursuit of the Next Generation Bomber for the U.S. Air Force, and the Advanced Navy Strike weapon system for the U.S. Navy. Capability areas include Advanced Mobility Systems and Advanced Weapons programs.

Advanced Global Services & Support:

AGS&S is responsible for driving the development of new businesses with innovative capabilities; growing the business with strategic mergers and acquisitions; and transitioning those businesses to the appropriate business unit. AGS&S works in three main areas: Mobility & Logistics Command and Control (LogC2); Energy Solutions; and Ground Services.

Advanced Modeling and Simulation:

AMS provides network-enabling support to the enterprise and customers by coordinating and integrating the company’s worldwide array of modeling, simulation and analysis resources to provide analysis and insight for Boeing and its customers to explore options, evaluate alternative solutions and make well-informed decisions. Facilities include the Boeing Centers in Anaheim, Calif., Crystal City and Suffolk, Va., the Virtual Warfare Center in St. Louis, The Boeing Systems Analysis Laboratory in Australia, The Portal (jointly with QinetiQ) in the United Kingdom, and a growing number of facilities that support customer requirements. The Boeing Laboratory Network (LabNet) connects company labs with government, commercial and civilian labs domestically and internationally.

Advanced Network & Space Systems:

ANSS is developing next-generation network capabilities and space systems for defense and civilian applications. Program areas include Advanced Command, Control and Communication Networks; Advanced Combat Systems; Advanced Intelligence and Security Solutions; Advanced Missile Defense Systems; Advanced Space and Intelligence Systems; and Advanced Space Exploration. Capability areas include Networked Capabilities; Space Capabilities; and Systems Capabilities.

Strategic Development and Experimentation:

The SD&E organization provides a family-of-systems experimentation capability and performs customer-focused operator-in-the-loop experimentation. The organization is responsible for developing customer partnerships that create shared insights on prioritized future needs; developing, maintaining, and executing a prioritized experimentation roadmap; and distributing joint warfare integrated systems assessment processes to experimentation-capable AMS networked locations.

Joint Ventures

United Launch Alliance (ULA)-- Formed in December 2006, ULA is a joint venture organization created to provide reliable, cost-efficient spacecraft launch services for the U.S. government. ULA combines the successful Boeing Delta and Lockheed Martin Atlas expendable launch vehicle programs to offer U.S. government launch customers a variety of launch vehicle and payload accommodation options. U.S. government launch customers include the Department of Defense, NASA, the National Reconnaissance Office and other organizations. ULA program management, engineering, test and mission support functions are headquartered in Denver. Manufacturing, assembly and integration operations are located in Decatur, Ala., and Harlingen, Texas. Launch operations are located at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Fla., and at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif.
United Space Alliance (USA)-- United Space Alliance, established in 1995 as a Limited Liability Company equally owned by Boeing and Lockheed Martin, is a leader in space operations, offering extensive experience in space launch and recovery operations; mission planning and control; flight hardware processing; spaceflight training; on-orbit assembly, payload deployment and servicing; rendezvous/proximity operations and docking; large-scale integration and sustaining engineering. USA serves as NASA’s prime contractor for the space shuttle and provides operations services for the International Space Station. USA employs more than 10,000 people in Texas, Florida and Alabama.