DefenceTalkBoeing strengthened its position as the aerospace industry’s leader in innovation and technology at a highly successful 2015 Paris Air Show. “Innovation is the heart of our strategy,” said Boeing Vice Chairman, President and Chief Operating Officer Dennis Muilenburg. “It is what differentiates us not only from existing competitors but also from the competitors of […]https://www.defencetalk.com/boeing-customers-demonstrate-performance-and-innovation-at-paris-air-show-64569/

DefenceTalkFrance: Boeing and the government of Qatar recently signed an agreement for the purchase of four more C-17 Globemaster III airlifters. These aircraft will join the Qatar Armed Forces’ (QAF) existing fleet of four and help meet their ongoing airlift requirements. “We are very pleased with the C-17s from Boeing and look forward to doubling […]https://www.defencetalk.com/boeing-qatar-confirm-purchase-of-four-c-17s-64519/

DefenceTalkThe US military has been developing next generation weapons for years, and in that effort, it’s made some impressive advances. The latest: a targeted electromagnetic pulse weapon capable of knocking out electronics without collateral damage. “No lights,” James Bond mutters, observing the fallout of a mysterious blast in the 1995 film, “Goldeneye.” “Not one single […]https://www.defencetalk.com/us-air-force-develops-electromagnetic-pulse-weapon-64413/

DefenceTalkIn a new problem for the Boeing 787, the US aviation regulator has ordered repairs to correct a software bug that could cause the aircraft to suddenly lose all power. The Federal Aviation Administration issued a directive dated Friday warning that after a 787’s generators have run continuously for 284 days, they could abruptly shut […]https://www.defencetalk.com/faa-warns-boeing-787-bug-could-shut-off-aircraft-power-64101/

DefenceTalkThe Boeing [NYSE: BA] B-1B Lancer celebrates its soon to be 30th anniversary with the U.S. Air Force at Dyess Air Force Base this week – marking one of many milestones in a legacy that will continue long into the future as Boeing’s B-1 team ushers the supersonic bomber into the digital age with new […]https://www.defencetalk.com/boeing-upgrades-to-keep-b-1-bomber-soaring-for-decades-to-come-64090/

DefenceTalkDefence and security company Saab and Boeing have proven that Boeing’s Small Diameter Bomb I, originally developed for use by aircraft, can be adapted for launch from a ground artillery system. The companies recently tested the Ground Launched Small Diameter Bomb (GLSDB), integrating the SDB I and M26 rocket motor technologies for the Multiple Launch […]https://www.defencetalk.com/saab-boeing-conduct-first-launch-of-ground-launched-small-diameter-bomb-63476/

DefenceTalkTwo Boeing 702SP (small platform) satellites, the first all-electric propulsion satellites to launch, have sent initial signals from space, marking the first step toward ABS, based in Bermuda, and Eutelsat, based in Paris, being able to provide enhanced communication services to their customers. What’s more, the satellites were launched as a conjoined stack on a […]https://www.defencetalk.com/boeing-sends-first-all-electric-propulsion-satellites-in-orbit-63357/

DefenceTalkBoeing is consolidating management of key defense and space development programs into a new organization to enhance its performance on the pre-production development activities that significantly influence its ability to provide customers with the right capabilities at the right time and cost. “This BDS Development organization is the next step in breaking the cost curve […]https://www.defencetalk.com/boeing-centralizes-defense-space-development-efforts-to-improve-performance-63047/

DefenceTalkThe Navy received the final production P-8A Poseidon aircraft of 2014 on Jan. 8 marking 21 deliveries to fleet operators in Jacksonville, Fla. “Boeing last month delivered the eighth P-8A Poseidon of 2014, completing all planned deliveries to the U.S. Navy on or ahead of schedule,” said Cmdr. Tony Rossi, P-8A Poseidon deputy program manager […]https://www.defencetalk.com/us-navy-boeing-deliver-21st-p-8a-to-fleet-operators-61859/

DefenceTalkBoeing has improved the realism of ground-based F-22 Raptor training by delivering the first simulators for that aircraft with an immersive, 360-degree visual environment. Two simulators were installed, each paired with the Constant Resolution Visual System (CRVS), Boeing’s patented display that provides high-resolution imagery for pilots to train with nearly 20/20 acuity. “Boeing has delivered […]https://www.defencetalk.com/boeing-delivers-f-22-training-center-with-advanced-visual-system-61820/