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Ground-based Midcourse Defense (GMD)
GMD Interceptor
Boeing is prime contractor for all elements of
GMD, the United States’ only defense against
long-range ballistic missiles. An integral element
of the U.S. global ballistic missile defense system,
GMD consists of networked radars, space- and
land-based sensors, command-and-control
facilities and ground-based interceptors con-
nected through an extensive space and terrestrial
communications network. Accomplishments for
2013 include a successful program flight test and
installation of an advanced power plant to sup-
port missile defense operations in Alaska. GMD
has achieved eight successful intercept tests,
including three successful missions with opera-
tionally configured interceptors. Boeing continues
to lead GMD development, integration, testing,
operations and sustainment activities, building on
the company’s extensive program experience.
Harpoon Harpoon, one of the world’s premier anti-ship
missiles, features autonomous, all-weather,
over-the-horizon capability and can execute
both land-strike and anti-ship missions. The
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. The U.S.
Navy and Boeing initiated a Harpoon integration
program in 2012, which extends the life of the
U.S. Navy Harpoon program past 2025.
Inmarsat-5 Satellites Boeing is building four 702HP satellites to provide
new Ka-band global and high-capacity satellite
services to Inmarsat. The new satellites will join
Inmarsat’s fleet of geostationary satellites that
provide a wide range of voice and data services
through an established global network of dis-
tributors and service providers. These satellites
will provide Inmarsat with the ability to adapt to
shifting subscriber usage patterns of high data
rates, specialized applications and evolving
demographics over a projected 15-year lifetime.
The first Inmarsat-5 satellite was launched in
December 2013. 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 consists of a
fully integrated array of services that address the
complete life cycle of each aircraft and system.
Key programs include the F/A-18 Hornet, AV-8B
Harrier, support to the P-8A Poseidon, AH-64
Apache and CH-47 Chinook helicopters, as well
as other Boeing military platforms. Integrated
Logistics is continuing to strive toward being the
global leader in delivering affordable, innovative
and optimized readiness solutions. One example is
the innovative UK Through Life Customer Support
program, a Performance-Based Logistics program
in which Boeing is responsible for the logistics and
maintenance of the United Kingdom’s entire fleet of
Chinook helicopters.
Intelsat Satellites Boeing is building eight 702MP communications
satellites for Intelsat to refresh and add new
telecommunications capacity to its global satellite
fleet. The 702MP provides the high-capability
features of the flight-proven Boeing 702, but with
a substantially updated satellite bus structure and
simplified propulsion system. Two satellites have
been launched to date and are delivering video,
data and voice services from Asia and Africa to
the Americas and Europe; a third was lost
during a launch failure. The remaining five
satellites are being built to carry Intelsat’s new
EpicNG next-generation platform of high-
performance, high-throughput capabilities.
Launch of the first Epic-class 702MP satellite
(IS-29e) will occur in 2015.
International Space Station (ISS) The space station is the largest, most complex
international scientific project in history. Inhabited
continuously since 2000, its 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
responsible for ensuring the successful integra-
tion of any new hardware and software, including
components from international partners, and for
providing sustaining engineering activities.
Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM)
Extended Range JDAM Laser JDAM
(JDAM ER)
JDAM guidance kits convert existing unguided
warheads into a more capable, affordable and
combat-proven air-to-surface weapon, making
JDAM the warfighter’s weapon of choice. More
than 250,000 JDAMs have been delivered since
1998, including newer variants such as Laser
JDAM, which 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 mobile and maritime targets. The
winged JDAM ER provides triple the range of a
conventional JDAM for additional standoff and
threat protection for the warfighter.