Overview

Overview

Boeing Integrated Defense Systems ccombines weapons and aircraft capabilities, intelligence and surveillance systems, communications architectures and extensive large-scale integration expertise across several diverse business areas.

A $32.1 billion business with 71,000 employees worldwide, Boeing Integrated Defense Systems' 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

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

Advanced Systems

In collaboration with Phantom Works, Boeing's advanced research and development unit, Advanced Systems creates and transitions high value business to IDS businesses and extends Boeing's presence into profitable new markets by applying world class technology, people and enterprise innovation to produce integrated system solutions that affordably meet customer needs.

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Boeing Military Aircraft

This business includes tactical aircraft businesses; airlift and tankers; rotorcraft and weapons activities; and maritime and airborne surveillance programs. Key programs include:

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 will join the U.S. Navy's fleet and begin sea trials and operational evaluation in May 2008, with initial operating capability for the EA-18G 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 March 2008, Boeing has delivered 353 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 world's most capable multirole fighter and the backbone of the U.S. Air Force fleet. 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. Four other nations currently fly the F-15 – Japan, Israel, Saudi Arabia and the Republic of Korea.
• Harpoon Block III -- An anti-ship weapon system that will provide the U.S. Navy and its allies with surface warfare capabilities from ships, aircraft, submarines and coastal defense systems. Harpoon Block III creates a highly-capable weapon for the open water and littoral warfare environment, adding Global Positioning System and datalink capability, littoral performance improvement and a precision moving target solution.
• 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 190,000 JDAMs.
• 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 will destroy targets from a range of greater than 40 miles, 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.
• T-45 Training System -- Future Navy and Marine Corps strike fighter pilots are training on the T-45 Training System, the first fully integrated jet pilot training system. The core of the system, the T-45 Goshawk trainer aircraft built by Boeing, is augmented by operational and instrument flight simulators, computer-assisted classroom instruction and a training integration system that tracks all training activities. The sum of this coordinated instruction makes the T-45 Training System the benchmark of 21st century jet aircraft training.

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. Under a multiyear procurement contract to design, build and deliver 190 C-17s to the U.S. Air Force, Boeing has delivered 171 aircraft through 2007. On the international front, the United Kingdom, Australia and Canada are expanding their fleets to a total of 14 C-17s; six for the UK, and four each for Australia and Canada.

Airborne Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) and Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) Systems:

• 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 is a long-range anti-submarine warfare, anti-surface warfare, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance aircraft capable of broad-area, maritime and littoral operations. A derivative of the Next-Generation 737-800, the P-8A combines superior performance and reliability with an advanced mission system that ensures maximum interoperability in the future battle space.

Rotorcraft Systems:

• AH-64D Apache Longbow -- The Apache Longbow is a multi-role 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.
• 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.

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Network and Space Systems

This business includes combat systems; command, control and communications (C3) networks; intelligence and security systems; missile defense systems; space and intelligence systems; and space exploration. Key programs include:

Combat Systems:

• Future Combat Systems (FCS) -- FCS, the U.S. Army's premier modernization program, is a networked, fully integrated system-of-systems that includes a new family of manned and unmanned ground and air vehicles and sensors. FCS will enable the U.S. Army modular force, providing soldiers and military leaders with leading-edge technologies and capabilities that will dramatically increase their survivability and lethality in complex environments. Boeing and partner Science Applications International Corporation function as the lead systems integrator for FCS, managing a best-of-industry team of more than 550 suppliers.

Command, Control and Communications (C3) Networks:

• Network and Information Systems
  • Joint Tactical Radio System (JTRS) -- Boeing is building the Ground Mobile Radio (JTRS GMR), a joint services initiative to provide a family of software-programmable radios that will provide reliable multi-channel voice, data, imagery and video communications for mobile military users that are interoperable between waveforms and service branches.
  • Family of Advanced Beyond line-of-sight Terminals (FAB-T) -- Boeing is the prime contractor and lead system integrator for developing a system that talks to different satellites, enabling information exchange between ground, air and space platforms.
  • Combat Survivor Evader Locator (CSEL) -- This lightweight radio is a critical component of a global communications system to assist in combat search and rescue missions. The system enables search and rescue forces to locate, authenticate and communicate with a downed or isolated solider, airman or sailor anywhere in the world via communication satellites.
• Integrated Command and Control (IC2) -- IC2 allows joint forces to gain and sustain an advantage across air, land, sea and space with real-time information that improves command and control capabilities by allowing effects-based operations at home and abroad.
• Integrated Shipboard Systems -- Since late 1950s, Boeing has been the leading supplier of navigators for the U.S. Navy's ballistic missile submarine fleet as well as British Royal Navy Trident submarines. The company provides systems solutions for the Navy and is currently working to replace electro-statically supported gyroscopes as the inertial reference in submarines' navigation systems.
• Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) Systems -- Since 1958, Boeing has designed, developed and produced the guidance and control system for the Minuteman ICBM. The ICBM team is currently leading a team of contractors to replace the aging guidance system electronics in the Minuteman III ICBMs. The new system will extend the life of the Minuteman III beyond 2020.

Intelligence and Security Systems:

• Mission Systems -- BBoeing's Mission Systems organization brings together capabilities in mission infrastructure, mission operations, intelligence analysis, engineering services, global situation awareness and ground systems. Mission Systems supports Intelligence community customers with solutions that allow them to acquire, manage, visualize and communicate intelligence from multiple sources. Mission Systems addresses the convergence of Information Technology with traditional Mission Systems to create capabilities that dramatically improve the customer's mission effectiveness.
• 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) and Advanced Tactical Laser (ATL) -- The ABL is a precise, high-energy, laser weapons system capable of destroying ballistic missiles in their boost phase of flight. The ATL is a directed energy weapon system that can support missions on the battlefield and in urban operations by destroying, damaging or disabling ground targets.
• Arrow -- A joint American and Israel co-production of a ground-based, ballistic missile defense system designed to protect Israel against short- and medium-range missiles.
• Avenger -- With its turret-mounted Stinger missile and slew-to-cue capability, the Avenger is the U.S. Army's premier line-of-sight, mobile, shoot-on-the-move system used on the front lines, where short-range air defense support is critical.
• Ground-based Midcourse Defense (GMD) -- Development testing and deployment of a ground-based system to detect, track and destroy intercontinental ballistic missiles in the midcourse phase of flight.

Space and Intelligence Systems:

• Global Positioning System (GPS) -- GPS is a 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.
• Transformational Satellite Communications Space Segment (TSAT SS) -- TSAT SS will be a constellation of communications satellites that will dramatically increase the communication bandwidth available to the military. Using laser communications intersatellite links to create a high data-rate backbone in space, TSAT will be one of the key enablers for the U.S. Department of Defense's vision for Network Centric Warfare. Boeing is one of two contractors working under a risk reduction and definition study contract.
• Wideband Global SATCOM (WGS) -- WGS will provide greatly increased communications capacity, coverage and operational flexibility for the warfighter. The WGS program will alleviate severe bandwidth shortfalls and reduce reliance on costly commercial SATCOM.

Space Exploration:

• Boeing Launch Systems -- 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 up to 13,100 kg to geosynchronous transfer orbit.
• Checkout, Assembly and Payload Processing Services (CAPPS) -- Boeing provides payload processing for the Space Shuttle, ISS, 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.
• Constellation -- Boeing's Constellation program supports NASA's implementation of a sustained and affordable human and robotic exploration program. Boeing is working with NASA and industry to meet the Vision for Space Exploration, which includes a return to the moon not earlier than 2020. Boeing is responsible for producing and delivering the avionics systems and upper stage for the Ares I rocket.
• 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 major U.S. elements. Boeing also is responsible for integrating the systems, procedures and components of 16 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 space flight 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.

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Support Systems

This business includes integrated logistics services; maintenance, modification and upgrades; and training systems and services.

Advanced Logistics Services

• Developing new capabilities and business models to expand into new logistics and sustainment markets, including network-enabled sustainment and broad, integrated lifecycle customer support solutions.

Integrated Logistics

• The application of online, real-time, integrated information systems to provide reliability and demand forecasting, total asset visibility, maintenance information and field data to improve aircraft availability and reduce costs.
• Complete engineering support of large systems such as the B-52 and on-site personnel support at customer locations, including the Naval Strike and Air Warfare Center, which includes the Navy's Top Gun school.

Maintenance Modification and Upgrades

• Services range from regular, scheduled maintenance of military aircraft, such as the KC-135 Programmed Depot Maintenance program, to sophisticated structural and avionics modifications like the C-130 Avionics Modernization Program and support for the presidential aircraft fleet.

Training Systems and Services

• Aircrew and maintenance training devices and instructional systems, including innovative networked devices for the F-15 Distributed Mission Operations program, as well as classroom and cockpit instruction, courseware development and logistics support of training devices.

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Tanker Programs

The KC-767 Advanced Tanker provides unrivaled tanker capability and operational flexibility. This low-risk, multi-mission solution is right-sized, allowing more tankers in fewer bases and more tankers in the air. Technology advances include a sixth-generation boom, third-generation remote vision system, new wing air refueling pods and hose drum unit, and a digital cockpit. Boeing has delivered two KC-767Js to Japan in 2008 and will deliver the first KC-767 to Italy later this year.

• KC-767 Advanced Tanker -- The KC-767 Advanced Tanker provides unrivaled tanker capability and operational flexibility. This low-risk, multi-mission solution is right-sized, allowing more tankers in fewer bases and more tankers in the air. Technology advances include a sixth-generation boom, third-generation remote vision system, new wing air refueling pods and hose drum unit, and a digital cockpit. Boeing has delivered two KC-767Js to Japan in 2008 and will deliver the first KC-767 to Italy later this year.

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Joint Ventures

• Sea Launch -- Boeing is a partner in the international Sea Launch Company, which offers the most direct and cost-effective route to geostationary orbit for heavy commercial satellites of up to 6,200 kg mass weight. With the advantage of a launch site on the Equator, the reliable Zenit-3SL rocket can lift a heavier spacecraft mass or provide longer life on orbit, offering best value plus schedule assurance.
• 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, Colo. Manufacturing, assembly and integration operations are located at 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; space flight 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.

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