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

A $33 billion business with 59,000 employees worldwide, 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 deliver new solutions.

Organization

Boeing Defense, Space & Security's 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, the business 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.

Boeing Military Aircraft

This business includes tactical and airlift aircraft, weapons, surveillance and engagement programs, and unmanned airborne systems programs.

Global Strike:

• EA-18G Growler -- The EA-18G Growler is a variant of the two-seat F/A-18F Super Hornet Block II, and conducts airborne electronic attack (AEA) missions. The EA-18G combines the capability of the combat-proven Super Hornet with the latest AEA avionics suite evolved from the Improved Capability III (ICAP III) system. The EA-18G's vast array of sensors and weapons provides the warfighter with a lethal and survivable weapon system to counter current and emerging threats. The Growler completed Initial Operational Test and Evaluation in May 2009 and achieved initial operational capability in September 2009. The Department of Defense authorized the EA-18G to enter into Full Rate Production in November 2009. The EA-18G's initial combat deployment occurred in late 2010 and concluded in mid-2011, supporting operations in Iraq and Libya. Boeing has delivered 86 Growlers to the U.S. Navy as of April 20, 2013.
• F/A-18E/F Super Hornet -- The F/A-18E/F Super Hornet is the U.S. Navy's newest, premier strike fighter, deployed in both air-dominance and precision-strike roles. Combining exceptional aerodynamic and systems performance, long-term growth capability, and advanced sensors like the APG-79 Active Electronically Scanned Array radar, the Super Hornet carries within its design every role a tactical aircraft can perform. The Super Hornet's advanced sensor and information suite collects and fuses data from offboard sources and onboard sensors, enabling the Super Hornet to seamlessly detect and eliminate air, ground or sea-based threats. Built by the most innovative team in aerospace – Boeing, General Electric Aviation, Raytheon and Northrop Grumman – the Super Hornet features a design optimized for a long and cost-effective service life, operating from aircraft carriers and land bases. Its advanced composites and modern alloys enable major signature reduction that achieves optimum stealth. With date-certain deliveries, cost-certain production and proven combat capability, the Super Hornet is the low-risk, high-end fighter/attack solution for the United States and its global defense partners. Boeing has delivered 506 Super Hornets to the U.S. Navy as of April 20, 2013, including 24 F/A-18Fs for the Royal Australian Air Force.
• F-15E Strike Eagle -- The F-15E Strike Eagle is the backbone of the U.S. Air Force fleet. F-15 variants are currently in service with the Republic of Korea, Singapore, Israel, Japan and Saudi Arabia. The Advanced F-15 being provided to international customers today provides superior performance in terms of service ceiling, speed, range, endurance and payload capacity while retaining growth potential to ensure the customer can perform missions effectively now and in the future. The advanced F-15 delivers the highest capability with proven quality at the best price on the fastest and most assured schedule to the customer. The F-15 combines the best technological features of any combat aircraft, including the benefits of twin engines for performance and survivability, dual missionized cockpits for greater awareness, integrated avionics such as AESA, DEWS, a digital fly-by-wire flight control system for superior performance, and two additional weapon hardpoints (wing stations 1 and 9) for maximum payload capability. Upgrades are being incorporated into the U.S. Air Force F-15 fleet to ensure the aircraft remain capable and ready to meet and defeat threats today and well into the future. The U.S. Air Force has no plans to retire the F-15. Since entering operational service, the F-15 has a perfect air combat record, with 104 victories and no losses.
• F-15 Silent Eagle -- Building on a continuous evolution of capability in the combat-proven F-15 family of fighter jets, the Silent Eagle combines cost-effective low-observable technologies with flexibility for large and diverse weapons payloads to meet customer needs in all phases of air combat. Its innovative “2 aircraft in 1 platform” design offers greater mission flexibility, as it can be rapidly reconfigured between internal and external weapons carriage modes. Airframe enhancements coupled with a Digital “Fly-by-Wire” Flight Control System (DFCS) improve aerodynamic efficiency and fighter performance, and reduce overall weight and drag. Silent Eagle also brings enhanced survivability and situational awareness with its Digital Electronic Warfare Suite, Advanced Electronic Scanning Array (AESA) radar and a bundle of additional avionics advancements.
• Harpoon Block II -- Harpoon Block II is the world's premier anti-ship missile system, featuring an autonomous, all-weather, over-the-horizon strike capability. It is ideal for both anti-ship and land-strike missions, even in crowded ports. These versatile weapons can be launched from aircraft, ships, submarines and even by mobile coastal defense vehicles. The U.S. Navy and Boeing initiated a Harpoon integration program in 2012 that will extend the life of the U.S. Navy Harpoon program past 2025.
• Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM) -- JDAM is a low-cost guidance kit that converts existing unguided free-fall bombs into near precision-guided “smart” weapons. Boeing's modular design of JDAM offers affordable add-on capabilities, such as a laser sensor to create Laser JDAM for precise prosecution of moving, relocatable and maritime targets. JDAM Extended Range (JDAM ER) incorporates a low-cost wing set to triple JDAM's standoff range to greater than 40 miles. Boeing has delivered more than 240,000 JDAM tail kits on time and at cost since 1998.
• 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. The Focused Lethality Munition variant incorporates technologies for precision engagements with ultra-low collateral damage. Leveraging the combat-proven success of Laser JDAM, the same laser sensor has been added to create Laser SDB for moving, relocatable and maritime targets of opportunity.
• Standoff Land Attack Missile-Expanded Response (SLAM ER) -- SLAM ER is a combat-proven, all-weather, over-the-horizon, precision strike missile. The ER variant is an affordable upgrade to the baseline SLAM, incorporating planar wings to improve range and aerodynamic performance, and an improved warhead to increase penetration and lethality against hardened targets.

Mobility, Surveillance & Engagement:

• 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. Ten AEW&C aircraft are in operation; six by Australia (Wedgetail) and four by South Korea (Peace Eye). Four Peace Eagle AEW&C aircraft are in production for Turkey. Delivery of the first aircraft is scheduled for 2013.
• 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. The U.S. fleet is undergoing a major mission system upgrade called Block 40/45. Under a Low Rate Initial Production contract, three AWACS aircraft have been upgraded; three more will be upgraded by April 2014. A flight deck and avionics upgrade program is under way for the NATO and U.S. fleets. Installation is scheduled to begin on the NATO aircraft at a Boeing facility in Seattle during the third quarter of 2013. Modification of the U.S. AWACS begins in 2014. Both aircraft will be completed by the end of 2015. Production contracts for the remaining aircraft in the fleets will be awarded later. A major radar and mission navigation system upgrade has been completed for Japan's AWACS fleet.
• C-17 Globemaster III -- The C-17 Globemaster III, the world's most advanced and versatile airlifter, is designed for long-range transport of equipment, supplies and military troops to the point of need, and is used extensively to support combat operations, disaster response, humanitarian relief and aeromedical evacuation missions. The U.S. Air Force's program of record is for 224 aircraft. By May 2013, Boeing had delivered a total of 222 C-17s to the U.S. Air Force and 32 to Australia, Canada, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom and the 12-member Strategic Airlift Capability initiative of NATO and Partnership for Peace nations. India has 10 C-17s on order for delivery in 2013 and 2014. Boeing also provides system-level performance-based logistics sustainment services for the entire fleet, including material management and depot maintenance support.
• U.S. Air Force KC-46A Tanker Program -- Boeing was selected on Feb. 24, 2011, to design, build and deliver 179 KC-46 multi-role tankers to begin replacing the U.S. Air Force's aging fleet of KC-135 refueling tankers. The initial contract calls for the delivery of 18 combat-ready tankers by 2017, including four test and evaluation aircraft that will be reconfigured for operational duty. Based on the proven and highly efficient Boeing 767 commercial airplane, updated with advanced technology, the KC-46A Tanker will allow the Air Force to deliver fuel to other U.S. and allied aircraft in-flight, and transport cargo, passengers and patients. The KC-46 features a fly-by-wire air refueling boom, an integrated centerline drogue system and wing air refueling pods for simultaneous refueling. All milestones have been met on or ahead of schedule and the program is on track for Critical Design Review in July 2013.
• P-8A Poseidon/P-8I -- 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 in 2004 awarded Boeing a System Development and Demonstration contract for six flight- and two ground-test vehicles. Boeing's first aircraft completed its initial flight in April 2009 and later that year entered the Navy's formal flight test program. Boeing received a $1.6 billion contract from the Navy for six low-rate initial production (LRIP) aircraft, along with spares, logistics and training devices, in January 2011; a $1.7 billion award for an additional seven LRIP aircraft in November 2011; and a $1.9 billion contract for 11 P-8As in September 2012, taking the total fleet to 24. Boeing delivered the eighth P-8A to the Navy in April 2013. Overall, the Navy plans to purchase 117 P-8As. 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. The first P-8I arrived in India May 15, 2013, and Boeing will deliver two additional aircraft by the end of the year. Australia signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the U.S. Navy in 2009 and will collaborate in Increment 2. A production, sustainment and follow-on MOU was signed in March 2012.

Vertical Lift:

• AH-6 Light Attack/Reconnaissance Helicopter -- The AH-6 Light Attack/Reconnaissance helicopter is designed to quickly meet the needs of today's international defense forces while maintaining the capability to quickly integrate future growth. The aircraft features flexible mission configuration; state-of-the-art cockpit architecture; integrated and qualified sensors and weapons systems; the highest payload for any aircraft in its class; outstanding reliability and low maintenance costs; and a compressed, on-time and on-cost delivery schedule to meet customers' needs. The versatile AH-6 is capable of meeting the needs for the U.S. Army's Armed Aerial Scout mission and the requirements of customers around the globe.
• AH-64 Apache -- The AH-64 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 continues to deliver AH-64D Apache Longbows and began in October 2011 to deliver AH-64E Apaches to the U.S. Army. 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. The aircraft conducts missions 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. The MH-47 provides key capabilities to special operations forces.
• V-22 Osprey -- The V-22 Osprey is a joint service multi-role combat aircraft that uses tiltrotor technology to combine the vertical performance of a helicopter with the speed and range of a fixed-wing aircraft. This combination allows the V-22 to fill an operational niche no other aircraft can approach. The U.S. Marine Corps has a current requirement for 360 MV-22s to perform combat assault and assault support missions, while the U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) will field a fleet of 50 CV-22s configured for terrain-following, low-level, high-speed flight for long-range special operations. More than 200 Osprey tiltrotors are currently operating in Marine Corps and AFSOC squadrons. The aircraft has been deployed continuously since 2007, participating in numerous combat operations as well as humanitarian, ship-based and special operations missions. The worldwide Osprey fleet has amassed nearly 200,000 flight hours. A second V-22 multiyear procurement contract is expected in June 2013 for 99 aircraft over five years.

Unmanned Airborne Systems Programs:

• Unmanned Little Bird H-6U -- Unmanned Little Bird is a reliable, versatile, optionally piloted helicopter. It has demonstrated a range of unmanned capabilities, including shipboard takeoffs and landings; maritime operations; intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance; cargo resupply; weapons delivery; communications and data relay; and manned/unmanned teaming.
• ScanEagle -- ScanEagle is a cost-effective, long-endurance autonomous unmanned airborne system (UAS) that provides persistent daytime and nighttime intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) for a variety of government and civilian applications. The aircraft is launched autonomously via a catapult launcher, and the system's patented no-nets, runway-independent retrieval solution, SkyHook®, catches the aircraft by its wing tip with a rope that hangs from a 50-foot-high boom. ScanEagle can remain covert and on station for 18-plus hours.
• Small Tactical Unmanned Aircraft System (STUAS)/Integrator -- Boeing subsidiary Insitu received the STUAS Engineering and Manufacturing Development contract in July 2010 from NAVAIR to begin development of RQ-21A, a variant of the company's Integrator™ unmanned airborne system (UAS). STUAS will provide persistent maritime and land-based tactical Reconnaissance, Surveillance, and Target Acquisition (RSTA) data collection and dissemination capabilities to the warfighter.Integrator's payload-centric design allows for easy integration with external systems. The Integrator system has reconfigurable bays that can carry payloads totaling up to 37 pounds. The aircraft has a line-of-sight communications range of more than 55 nautical miles (nm), with an extended beyond line-of-sight mission radius of up to 550 nm. Insitu delivered an early operational capability to the U.S. Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center at Twentynine Palms in 2011, less than a year and a half after the contract was awarded, to provide land-based intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance data collection for pre-deployment exercises. In 2012, the program successfully completed land-based developmental testing and operational assessment. And in early 2013, the program conducted its first maritime flight.

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Global Services & Support

Global Services & Support (GS&S) 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. GS&S international operations include Boeing Defence U.K. Ltd., Boeing Defence Australia, and Alsalam Aircraft Company, a joint venture headquartered in Saudi Arabia. GS&S is considered the international partner of choice for many international government agencies.

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 Realignment and Closure process. 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 Government Services:

• The Training Systems and Government Services (TSGS) division provides domestic and international customers with a full range of training capabilities, in addition to logistics and asset management solutions. TSGS designs and develops more than 350 trainers for 24 aircraft platforms using the latest technologies to ensure students have relevant and realistic learning experiences. TSGS includes subsidiaries Tapestry Solutions and Miro Technologies, which was acquired by Boeing in 2012. Miro has operations in Saudi Arabia, Oman and the United Kingdom.

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Network and Space Systems

This business includes electronic and information solutions; strategic missile and defense systems; satellites and other space and intelligence systems; and space exploration activities. Key programs include:

Electronic & Information Solutions:

• Advanced Technology Programs (ATP) -- ATP delivers innovative, end-to-end mission solutions for the U.S. Intelligence Community. Headquartered in Anaheim, Calif., ATP has approximately 500 employees throughout the U.S. who specialize in small, lightweight low-power electronics; remote unattended sensors; network communications solutions; mission planning and field support; operations support and sustainment; unmanned underwater systems; and acoustics solutions. Key programs and activities include the Echo Ranger commercial, surveying unmanned undersea vehicle (UUV); and the acoustic subsystem for the U.S. Navy's P-8A Poseidon aircraft program. Approximately three-quarters of the work performed by ATP supports classified government programs.
• Argon ST -- Argon ST is a wholly owned subsidiary acquired by Boeing in 2010. Argon specializes in state-of-the-art signals intelligence (SIGINT) sensors; reconnaissance, communication, navigation, geolocation and other systems, system-of-systems and network-of-network solutions; and analysis and information integration services. It is based in Fairfax, Va.
• Digital Receiver Technology (DRT) -- DRT is a Germantown, Md.-based subsidiary acquired by Boeing in 2008. DRT develops hardware and software products for wireless surveillance and tracking equipment for federal government and law enforcement customers.
• Family of Advanced Beyond Line-of-Sight Terminals -- Boeing is the prime contractor for the Family of Advanced Beyond Line-of-Sight Terminals (FAB-T) program, 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. 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 for existing ground-fixed, ground transportable and airborne (E-4B/E-6B) Command Post Terminals and provides backward compatibility to the legacy Milstar EHF satellites.
• Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance and Force Protection (ISR&FP) -- ISR&FP focuses on ISR and specialized warfare, including airborne and tactical ISR.
• Intelligence Systems Group (ISG) develops and integrates systems that provide advanced capabilities to Intelligence Community customers. ISG has specific expertise in collection planning and in information management, dissemination and analysis. Among its largest customers is the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency. Enabling technologies that support customers' missions include Kestrel TAC's knowledge management software solutions; eXMeritus' cross-domain security solutions; information and data management software; and product suites from SMSi that include the Twister software that allows large quantities of data to be ingested, normalized and extracted, and then delivered in virtually any format to the user.
• Mission Operations (MO) integrates, deploys, transitions, operates and sustains satellite ground systems supporting Intelligence Community, U.S. Department of Defense, and civil and commercial customers for mission success. Capabilities include operations and sustainment of advanced intelligence, navigation, communication and space science systems such as national security, GPS II and Iridium programs.
• Secure Infrastructure Group (SIG) focuses on delivering information/cybersecurity, physical/global security, and information services to U.S. government, commercial and international customers to protect border, diplomatic, energy, maritime, transportation and other critical infrastructure assets. The Cyber Engagement Center, a 32,000-square-foot working operations facility in Annapolis Junction, Md., brings together security experts from across the Boeing enterprise to collaborate with customers and develop cyber solutions. SIG applies a wide range of technologies in developing advanced, efficient solutions for its clients, such as real-time network traffic and analytics software from Narus, a wholly owned Boeing subsidiary in Sunnyvale, Calif.

Strategic Missile & Defense Systems:

• Arrow -- Boeing and Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) have teamed to co-produce the Arrow Weapon System (AWS), the first operational national missile defense system for the Israel Ministry of Defense. The AWS program demonstrates Boeing's commitment to developing international missile defense partnerships around the globe.
• Avenger -- Avenger has been the U.S. Army's premier line-of-sight, mobile, shoot-on-the-move, short-range air defense system. Boeing has expanded Avenger capabilities by developing derivatives that provide adaptive force protection solutions, and developed an open architecture based on a universal weapons interface concept that enables integration of a variety of weapons -- missiles, rockets, guns, and future weapons -- on a single platform.
• Directed Energy Systems (DES) -- Key DES programs include the High Energy Laser Mobile Demonstrator (HEL MD) and the Mk 38 Tactical Laser Weapon System. Boeing is investing its own money in several additional efforts that will provide innovative and effective directed energy solutions for defense and security applications.
• Ground-based Midcourse Defense (GMD) -- Boeing is the prime contractor for GMD, the United States' only operational defense against long-range ballistic missiles, and holds the Development and Sustainment Contract for the system. Boeing oversees development, testing, deployment, operations and sustainment of the ground-based system to detect, track and destroy long-range ballistic missiles in their midcourse phase of flight.
• Patriot Advanced Capability-3 Missile (PAC-3) -- The PAC-3 Missile uses hit-to-kill technology to intercept and destroy tactical ballistic missiles, cruise missiles and hostile aircraft. The Boeing-built PAC-3 seeker acts as the missile's "eyes." By providing active guidance data to the missile, PAC-3 can acquire the target and ensure a kill through direct body-to-body impact.
• Standard Missile-3 Block IIB (SM-3 IIB) -- SM-3 IIB is a key component of the Department of Defense's Phased Adaptive Approach for missile defense in Europe. Currently in the concept definition and planning phase, this program will provide advanced capability against intermediate and intercontinental ballistic missile threats.
• Strategic Missile Systems -- Boeing has been a key contractor for the Air Force in land-based Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) systems for more than 50 years. Areas of expertise include full life-cycle support, repair and sustaining engineering, systems engineering, strategic guidance systems, ground systems, trainers, secure codes, field deployment, missile integration and systems testing. Boeing remains engaged in numerous modification and sustainment programs for the Minuteman III system that are critical to extending Minuteman's deterrent capability through 2030, and is conducting studies for the Ground Based Strategic Deterrent (ICBM system beyond 2030). Boeing is also maturing concepts and technologies for a Conventional Prompt Global Strike capability that draws on the company's extensive missile system background and knowledge.

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.
• Commercial Satellites -- Commercial Satellite Systems oversees the design, integration and testing of communications satellites and payloads for commercial telecommunications, scientific and environmental applications. Since 1961, Boeing has developed and produced state-of-the-art space and communications systems for military, commercial and scientific uses. These systems supply communications and meteorological observation technology for domestic and international customers and meet many of the military and civil space system requirements of the U.S. government.
  
  Current projects include the MEXSAT satellite communications system; three Inmarsat-5 satellites; five satellites for Intelsat; four small platform satellites for Asia Broadcast Satellite and Satelites Mexicanos; and one for ViaSat. Boeing spacecraft routinely relay digital communications, telephone calls, video conferences, television news reports, facsimiles, television programming, mobile communications, Internet connectivity and direct-to-home entertainment.
  
  Boeing Commercial Satellite Services (BCSS) was formed in 2011. BCSS develops innovative solutions for satellite customers by marketing commercial satellite telecommunications services to the U.S. government and other satellite users. The initial target market for BCSS is the U.S. government; future plans include teaming with commercial satellite operators to provide other types of customized communications capacity, including services to foreign governments.
• Tracking and Data Relay Satellites (TDRS) -- Boeing is building three satellites in the TDRS series: TDRS K, L, and M. The first was launched in 2013. The satellites incorporate a modern design based on flight-proven performance. The three previous TDRS satellites were based on Boeing 702HP-class electronics, which are still the standard for the newest spacecraft Boeing is building today. Boeing also has upgraded NASA's TDRS system ground terminals.
• Boeing Commercial Satellite Services -- Boeing Commercial Satellite Services (BCSS) develops innovative solutions for satellite customers by marketing commercial satellite telecommunications services to the U.S. government and other satellite users. The initial target market for BCSS is the U.S. government; future plans include teaming with commercial satellite operators to provide other types of customized communications capacity, including services to foreign governments.
• Wideband Global SATCOM (WGS) -- WGS offers greatly increased communications capacity, coverage and operational flexibility for the warfighter. The WGS constellation, which is comprised of 12 high-capacity communications satellites, is alleviating severe bandwidth shortfalls and reducing reliance on costly commercial SATCOM.
• X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle (OTV) -- The X-37B OTV is an unmanned space vehicle that will be used by the U.S. Air Force to explore reusable space vehicle technologies in support of long-term space objectives. Objectives of the X-37B program include space experimentation, risk reduction, and concept of operations development. Boeing's involvement in the program dates back to 1999.

Space Exploration:

• Space Launch System -- Boeing supports NASA on the strategy and policy of Space Exploration programs through the NASA Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) in Huntsville, Ala., including development of NASA's Space Launch System (SLS), the nation's new human-rated heavy-lift transportation system that will enable the human exploration of destinations beyond Earth's orbit, such as the moon, asteroids and Mars. Boeing is providing core stages and avionics unit design and development support to NASA at MSFC, with final manufacturing at the NASA Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans, La. First launch is scheduled for 2017.
• Launch Products and Services -- Boeing Launch Products and Services is responsible for two Boeing subsidiaries: Boeing Commercial Space Company (BCSC) and Boeing Launch Services. BCSC provides payload accommodations and related services to Sea Launch, a commercial launch provider of communications satellites, which Boeing developed with the current owner, RSC Energia. Boeing Launch Services markets and provides Delta launch services to the commercial community. Boeing procures these services from United Launch Alliance.
• Commercial Crew Development -- Boeing has earned three Space Act Agreement awards to support NASA's thrust into commercial crew efforts toward destinations in low Earth orbit. Boeing's Commercial Crew Transportation System (CCTS) includes the CST-100 spacecraft, launch services and ground systems. The CST-100 is a reusable capsule-shaped spacecraft that has a crew module and service module. The CCTS will provide safe, affordable access to the International Space Station and other destinations in low Earth orbit, and will enable NASA to focus on deep space exploration missions.
• 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.

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Boeing Phantom Works

Boeing Phantom Works addresses emerging market opportunities to capture vital new business that will enhance Boeing Defense, Space & Security's core and extend the company's presence in new and untraditional frontiers. By partnering with Boeing Research & Technology, Phantom Works leverages enterprise-wide innovation and concept development to rapidly prototype and apply these new technologies to affordably meet customers' needs. Boeing's next-generation systems are built using "best-of-industry" capabilities to mature systems with analysis, 3-D modeling, simulations and real-world experimentation.

Phantom Works consists of five business elements:

Advanced Boeing Military Aircraft:

• ABMA develops transformational defense capabilities through innovative, affordable aerospace solutions for advanced strike, mobility, surveillance and vertical lift. Programs include Phantom Eye, a liquid-hydrogen-powered high-altitude long endurance (HALE) unmanned airborne system (UAS) that will provide persistent intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance; the Next Generation Bomber for the U.S. Air Force; the Advanced Navy Strike Fighter (F/A-XX) weapon system and the Unmanned Carrier-Launched Airborne Surveillance and Strike (UCLASS) program for the U.S. Navy.

Advanced Network & Space Systems:

• AN&SS is developing next-generation network capabilities and space systems for defense and civilian applications. Programs include the continued advancements of Phantom Phoenix nanosats and small satellites; the X-51A WaveRider, an unmanned hypersonic scramjet vehicle; development of future space exploration systems; and pursuit of varied network management platforms. Capability areas include advanced electronic and information solutions; strategic missile and defense systems; space and intelligence systems; and space exploration.

Advanced Services:

• Advanced Services is responsible for driving the development of new businesses with innovative capabilities and transitioning those businesses to the appropriate business unit.

Strategic Development & Experimentation:

• Phantom Works' Strategic Development & Experimentation organization provides the world's premier family-of-systems experimentation capability and performs customer-focused operator-in-the-loop experimentation. Utilizing live, virtual or constructive assets, users assess future capabilities and better understand future defense and security needs. The SD&E organization also provides network-enabling support to the enterprise and customers by coordinating and integrating the company's worldwide array of modeling, simulation and analysis resources as well as their related experimentation activities. The Boeing Laboratory Network (LabNet) connects company labs with government, commercial and civilian labs domestically and internationally.

Ventures and Special Pursuits Cell:

• Ventures is developing an enduring capability for creating new businesses beyond the BDS core. Whether developing new products and services or disrupting markets with innovative technologies and business models, the team has defined a disciplined process to rapidly assess opportunities and leverage Boeing's strength to accelerate growth.
• Likewise, the Special Pursuits Cell focuses on nontraditional growth opportunities for the business. For example, this organization has developed Phantom Badger, a combat support vehicle that is internally transportable in the Bell-Boeing V-22 Osprey

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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.

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June 2013

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