US EditionSpace Force picks Boeing for $2.8B strategic communications program
- On July 3, 2025, the U.S. Space Force selected Boeing for a $2.8 billion agreement to design and manufacture satellites as part of the Evolved Strategic Satellite Communications program.
- The contract resulted from a new SATCOM strategy focused on faster, incremental capability delivery and included canceling the Protected Tactical SATCOM Resilient program.
- Beginning in 2020, Boeing has been advancing technology demonstrated on the Wideband Global SATCOM and O3b mPOWER satellites through a rapid prototyping agreement to support this mission.
- Michelle Parker highlighted that this victory confirms the value of Boeing’s investments and advancements in satellite technology, while Kay Sears emphasized the importance of having a dependable national security framework to safeguard U.S. interests.
- Boeing is scheduled to provide the initial pair of satellites by 2031 to ensure secure and dependable communication in geostationary orbit, supporting the U.S. nuclear command and strategic forces through 2033.
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Boeing lands $2.8 billion deal to build next-gen nuclear communications satellites
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Boeing Wins $2.8 Billion US Space Force Contract To Build Nuclear-Resilient Satellites For Strategic Communications - Boeing (NYSE:BA)
The Boeing Co. has secured a $2.8 billion contract from the U.S. Space Force to develop and produce strategic satellite communications systems, marking a significant win for the aerospace giant's defense portfolio.
Boeing awarded $2.8 billion contract for strategic satellite communications program
Boeing has secured a $2.8 billion contract for the Evolved Strategic Satellite Communications (ESS) program, which is part of the U.S. nuclear command, control, and communications architecture. The initial agreement covers two satellites with options for two additional ones.“It’s a critical time to advance U.S. space capabilities to ensure peace through strength,” stated Cordell DeLaPena, the U.S. Space Force Program Executive Officer for Milita…
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