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Ground-based Midcourse Defense (GMD)
GMD Interceptor SBX Radar
Boeing is the prime contractor for all elements
of GMD, the United States’ only defense against
long-range ballistic missiles. GMD has more
than 20 ground-based interceptors deployed in
underground silos, which employ kinetic energy
of a direct collision to destroy incoming ballistic
missile threats. An integral element of the U.S.
global ballistic missile defense system, GMD
also consists of networked radars, including the
sea-based X-band radar, space and land-based
sensors and command-and-control facilities. All
are connected through an extensive space and
terrestrial communications network. GMD has
achieved a total of eight successful intercept
tests, including three successful intercept tests
with the operationally configured interceptor. In
addition, Boeing continues development of a
modified interceptor in order to provide a hedge
against an earlier-than-expected emergence of
new long-range ballistic missile threats.
Harpoon Harpoon, the world’s premier anti-ship missile,
features autonomous, all-weather, over-the-horizon
capability and can execute both land-strike and
anti-ship missions. The 226.8-kilogram (500-pound)
blast warhead delivers lethal firepower against
a wide variety of land-based targets, including
coastal defense sites, surface-to-air missile sites,
exposed aircraft, port or industrial facilities and
ships in port. Currently, more than 30 U.S.-allied
armed forces deploy Harpoon missiles; 11 have
Block II capability. More than 7,200 Harpoons
have been built since 1975.
Inmarsat-5 Satellites Boeing is building three 702HP satellites to
provide new Ka-band global and high-capacity
satellite services to Inmarsat. The new satellites
will join Inmarsat’s fleet of 11 geostationary
satellites that provide a wide range of voice and
data services through an established global
network of distributors and service providers.
These satellites will provide Inmarsat with the
ability to adapt to shifting subscriber usage
patterns of high data rates, specialized applica-
tions and evolving demographics over a projected
15-year lifetime. Separately, Boeing has entered
into a distribution partnership with Inmarsat to
provide L- and Ka-band capacity services to key
users within the U.S. government.
Integrated Logistics Boeing’s Integrated Logistics division comprises
a fully integrated array of services that address
the complete life cycle of each aircraft and
system. Key programs include the F/A-18E/F
Integrated Readiness Support Teaming, C-17
Globemaster Sustainment Partnership, support
to the AH-64 Apache and CH-47 Chinook
helicopters, as well as other Boeing military plat-
forms. Integrated Logistics is the industry leader
in the field of Performance Based Logistics, the
U.S. Department of Defense preferred method
of sustainment.
International Space Station (ISS) The first two modules of ISS were launched and
joined in orbit in 1998, and it has been inhabited
continuously since the first crew arrived in
November 2000. Space station crews conduct
research to support human exploration of space
and to take advantage of space as a laboratory for
scientific, technological and commercial research.
Boeing is the prime contractor to NASA for
the space station. In addition to designing and
building the major U.S. elements, Boeing is also
responsible for ensuring the successful integra-
tion of any new hardware and software, including
components from international partners, and
providing sustaining engineering activities. The
space station is the largest, most complex
international scientific project in history.
Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM)
Extended Range JDAM Laser JDAM
JDAM guidance kits convert existing unguided
warheads into the most capable, affordable and
combat-proven air-to-surface weapons, making
it the warfighter’s weapon of choice. JDAM gives
U.S. and allied forces the capability to reliably
defeat multiple high-value targets in a single pass,
in any weather, with minimal risk to the aircraft.
More than 223,000 JDAMs have been delivered in
the last decade, including newer variants such
as Laser JDAM and Extended Range JDAM.
Laser JDAM provides a modular laser sensor kit
that is easily installed in the field to the front of
existing JDAM weapons, adding mission flexibility
to prosecute targets of opportunity, including
mobile and maritime targets. The winged
JDAM ER provides triple the range of a conven-
tional JDAM for additional standoff and threat
protection for the warfighter.
Joint Tactical Radio System Ground
Mobile Radios (JTRS GMR)
The JTRS GMR program is a joint service initiative
to develop software-programmable tactical radios
that will provide secure wireless voice, data, video
and Internet-like capabilities for mobile forces.
In 2010, GMR completed system integration
testing and supported several government-run
demonstrations, including the Brigade Combat
Team Modernization Limited User Test. These
demonstrations used the secure multichannel
GMRs to connect soldiers and commanders
as they traded real-time information, providing
greater situational awareness.
Intelsat Satellites Four Boeing-built 702MP 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. These new satellites
are the first in the Boeing 702MP satellite series
and will distribute video, data and voice services
from Asia and Africa to the Americas and Europe.
The 702MP provides the high-capability features
of the flight-proven Boeing 702, but with a sub-
stantially 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.
KC-135 Boeing has been providing programmed depot
maintenance for the U.S. Air Force’s KC-135
Stratotanker fleet since 1998. These services
include KC-135 depot-level inspections, repairs,
maintenance, modifications and supply chain
services. The KC-135, in service since 1957, is
used primarily to refuel aircraft during flight.
Modified KC-135s, however, serve as flying
command posts, providing pure transport,
electronic reconnaissance and photo mapping.
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