Overview

Business Overview

Boeing Integrated Defense Systems combines weapons and aircraft capabilities, intelligence and surveillance systems, communications architectures and extensive large-scale integration expertise across three business profit and loss centers.

A $32.4 billion business with 72,000 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

Our success will continue to be driven by our ability to provide our customers with the right solutions at the right time and the right cost. To help us more effectively address future evolving requirements for capability-driven solutions, we are organized around capabilities to further improve execution, reduce organizational complexity and improve competitiveness, helping us to better serve our customer and compete and capture new business.

Business Profit & Loss Centers

Precision Engagement and Mobility Systems

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 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 was rolled out on Aug. 3, 2006; currently, two test aircraft are being flown as part of the U.S. Navy flight test program for the aircraft. Boeing plans to fly the first production EA-18G in 2007, with Initial Operating Capability for the EA-18G expected in 2009.
• F/A-18E/F Super Hornet Block II -- The combat-proven F/A-18E/F Super Hornet Block II is the most advanced multi-role strike fighter available today and for the foreseeable future. The Super Hornet Block II is equipped with all the capability, flexibility and performance necessary to modernize the air or naval aviation forces of any country. This next generation strike fighter performs a variety of missions including air superiority, day/night strike with precision-guided weapons, fighter escort, close-air support, suppression of enemy air defense, maritime, reconnaissance, forward air control and aerial refueling. The Super Hornet Block II provides the warfighter with today's newest advances in multi-mission capability and growth for decades to come in missions, roles and technology.
• F-15E Strike Eagle -- An advanced multi-role fighter able to perform its mission in all weather conditions, the F-15E employs precision and non-precision weapons at unrefueled ranges approaching 1,000 nautical miles, while retaining full air-to-air weapons capability. The F-15K is currently in production for the Republic of Korea Air Force, and Singapore has signed a contract for 12 F-15SGs with an option for eight additional aircraft.
• 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 consisting of a tail section with INS/GPS 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.
• 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. 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 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 tsunami relief missions. Nearly 170 operational C-17s in the U.S. Air Force, Royal Air Force and Royal Australian Air Force fleets have logged more than 1,000,000 flight hours since first flight in 1991. With a payload of 160,000 pounds, the C-17 can take off from a 7,600-foot airfield, fly 2,400 nautical miles and land on a small, austere airfield in 3,000 feet or less.
• KC-767 Advanced Tanker -- The Boeing KC-767 Advanced Tanker, the world's most advanced aerial-refueling platform, is a fuel-efficient, long-range aircraft specifically sized for diverse air-refueling; cargo, passenger transport; and aeromedical evacuation missions. It is "right-sized" for optimum fuel offload and range and takes off and lands at more locations than other current and prospective tanker platforms thanks to outstanding aircraft performance. With more than 75 years of aerial-refueling experience, Boeing continues to lead the industry with the KC-767 and its groundbreaking technologies that will dramatically improve aircraft and aircrew capabilities. These include a high-tech boom operator station and advanced-design boom enabled by camera systems, new wing air refueling pods and centerline hose drum unit, and integrated avionics and communication systems. The KC-767 offers maximum operational flexibility along with full European Union and NATO interoperability.

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

• 737 Airborne Early Warning & 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 767 AWACS.
• 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 10 international defense forces worldwide.
• Chinook -- The CH-47/MH-47 Chinook is a 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 will provide 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; missile defense systems; space and intelligence systems; and space exploration. Key programs include:

Combat Systems:

• Future Combat Systems -- The Future Combat Systems (FCS) program, a cornerstone of Army modernization, comprises 18 manned and unmanned ground and air systems linked together by a network with the soldier at the center. FCS is tightly integrated with the Army transformation vision for a modular, more responsive force capable of full spectrum dominance to meet threats whenever and wherever they arise.

Command, Control and Communications (C3) Networks:

• Airborne, Maritime/Fixed Station Joint Tactical Radio System (AMF JTRS) -- Boeing is competing for the system design and development contract for a family of software re-programmable tactical radios that will provide warfighters with significantly improved voice, video and data communications in the air, on the ground and at sea. Contract award is anticipated in third quarter 2007.
• 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.
• Family of Advanced Beyond Line-of-Sight Terminals (FAB-T) -- Boeing is prime contractor and lead system integrator for development of a system that talks to different satellites, enabling information exchange between ground, air and space platforms.
• 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.
• Joint Tactical Radio System (JTRS) Cluster 1 -- 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.

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 the boost phase. 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 of flight.
• 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.

Space and Intelligence Systems:

• Boeing 601 -- The Boeing 601 satellites are high-power, multiple-payload satellites for such applications as direct television broadcasting to small receiving antennas, very small aperture terminals for private business networks and mobile communications. The basic configuration features as many as 48 transponders and offers up to 4,800 watts. A more powerful version, the Boeing 601HP, features as many as 60 transponders and provides up to 10,000 watts.
• Boeing 702 -- The Boeing 702 satellite offers a broad spectrum of modularity such as payload/bus integration. Its design simplicity offers major advantages such as reduced non-recurring program costs, significantly faster parallel bus and payload processing, and a shortened production schedule. The quality manufacturing initiatives of the Boeing Satellite Development Center were validated in 2004 by the Software Engineering Institute's Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI) Level 5 rating and the Aerospace Standards 9100 certification.
• Global Positioning System (GPS) -- Navstar 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) -- Currently in production for three satellites, 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.
• Mission Systems -- Boeing's Space and Intelligence Systems 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.

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 GTO.
• 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 propose and study a wide variety of exploration concepts and approaches to meet the Vision for Space Exploration, which includes a return to the moon not earlier than 2020, going to Mars and beyond.
• Exploration Launch Systems -- Exploration Launch Systems supports NASA on strategy and policy on Space Exploration programs procured by the NASA Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) and leads the proposal capture and program execution teams for the Ares I Crew Launch Vehicle (CLV), Ares IV Cargo Launch Vehicle (CaLV), the Earth Departure Stage (EDS) and the Lunar Surface Access Module in Huntsville, Ala. The office also provides overall leadership and integration of programs and functions in Huntsville for Space Exploration.
• International Space Station (ISS) -- As the prime contractor, Boeing is responsible for 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-centric 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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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. Key programs include:

• SBInet -- As part of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Secure Border Initiative, SBInet will enable the U.S. Customs and Border Protection agency to gain operational control of the U.S. northern and southern land borders through the most effective integration of technology and infrastructure to deter, detect, identify, intercede and resolve unauthorized entries into the United States.
• ScanEagle -- ScanEagle is a low-cost, long-endurance autonomous unmanned vehicle developed by Boeing and Insitu, Inc. In service with the U.S. Marine Corps and U.S. Navy, ScanEagle has demonstrated that it is a valuable network-centric system that provides real-time intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance data, which has resulted in improved situational awareness and saved lives.
• UCAS-N -- The U.S. Navy's Unmanned Combat Air Systems (UCAS) program will follow the highly successful Joint-UCAS X-45A and X-45C programs, which demonstrated the technical feasibility, military utility and operational value of an unmanned air combat system for both the U.S. Air Force and Navy. The X-45A flew 64 times, and the X-45C was preparing to begin ground testing when the program was restructured for the long-range, carrier-based Navy-UCAS program.

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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 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, Tex. 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 The Boeing Company and Lockheed Martin Corporation, 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. United Space Alliance serves as NASA's prime contractor for the Space Shuttle and provides operations services for the International Space Station. United Space Alliance employs more than 10,000 people in Texas, Florida and Alabama.

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International Overview

Boeing Integrated Defense Systems is a leading provider to many international customers around the globe. As the leading partner of choice of U.S allies, Boeing Integrated Defense Systems is proud to provide the following:

• 737-700 Airborne Early Warning & Control (AEW&C) -- Australia, Turkey and the Republic of Korea
• 767 Multi-Mission Tankers -- Italy and Japan
• AH-64A Apache -- Egypt, Greece, Israel, Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates
• AH-64D Apache -- Egypt, Israel, Japan, Kuwait, The Netherlands, Singapore and United Kingdom
• AV-8B Harrier II -- Italy, Spain and United Kingdom
• Boeing 376, 601 and 702 satellites -- Australia, Brazil, China, Cyprus, France, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Mexico, Norway, Russia, Singapore, Sweden, Thailand, United Arab Emirates and United Kingdom
• C-17 Globemaster III -- United Kingdom, Australia
• CH-47 Chinook -- Argentina, Australia, East Asia, Egypt, Greece, Italy, Morocco, Singapore, Spain, Taiwan, The Netherlands and United Kingdom
• Delta family of rockets (Delta II & IV) -- France
• F/A-18 Hornet -- Australia, Canada, Finland, Kuwait, Malaysia, Spain and Switzerland
• F-15 Eagle -- Israel, Japan, Korea and Saudi Arabia
• Harpoon -- 28 international customers
• JDAM -- 18 international customers
• Sea Launch Company, LLC -- France, Great Britain, Japan, Korea, The Netherlands, United Arab Emirates
• SLAM-ER -- Korea, Turkey

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Boeing Integrated Defense Systems Media Contacts:

Headquarters, St. Louis
VP, Communications	Mary Foerster	562-797-5763
External Communications	Dan Beck	703-414-6447
International Communications	Paul Lewis	562-496-5690
Precision Engagement and Mobility Systems
	Monica Aloisio	703-414-6033
	Paul Lewis	562-496-5690
	Kerry Gildea	703-414-6341
Network and Space Systems
	Marta Newhart	562-797-2718
	Joe Tedino	703-872-4097
	Kerry Gildea	703-414-6341
Support Systems
	Brian Ames	314-233-8957
	Bob Algarotti	703-872-4109
Advanced Systems
	Erik Simonsen	562-496-5690
	Robert Villanueva	562-496-5688

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