Boeing will develop its preliminary design for America’s next intercontinental ballistic missile through a USD349 million U.S. Air Force contract announced today. Boeing and one other company each received risk-reduction contracts for the Ground Based Strategic Deterrent program, which will replace the Minuteman III ICBM. Photo courtesy of Boeing

Arlington, Va., USA - August 21, 2017

• U.S. Air Force seeking replacement for Minuteman III ICBM Boeing, Air Force partnership on ICBM force began in 1958

Boeing (NYSE: BA) will develop its preliminary design for America’s next intercontinental ballistic missile through a $349 million U.S. Air Force contract announced today.

Boeing will develop its preliminary design for America’s next intercontinental ballistic missile through a USD349 million U.S. Air Force contract announced today. Boeing and one other company each received risk-reduction contracts for the Ground Based Strategic Deterrent program, which will replace the Minuteman III ICBM. Photo courtesy of Boeing

Boeing and Northrop Grumman each received risk-reduction contracts for the Ground Based Strategic Deterrent program, which will replace the Minuteman III ICBM.

Minuteman III ICBM: Safe, Secure, Reliable. Photo courtesy of Boeing / U.S. Air Force

In 2020, the Air Force will choose one company to develop the new land-based element of America’s nuclear triad. Missiles launched from submarines and aircraft are the other elements of the triad.

Minuteman III ICBM: Safe, Secure, Reliable. Photo courtesy of Boeing / U.S. Air Force

“Since the first Minuteman launch in 1961, the U.S. Air Force has relied on our technologies for a safe, secure and reliable ICBM force,” said Frank McCall, Boeing director of Strategic Deterrence Systems and GBSD program manager.
“As the Air Force prepares to replace the Minuteman III, we will once again answer the call by drawing on the best of Boeing to deliver the capability, flexibility and affordability the mission requires.”

Minuteman III ICBM: Safe, Secure, Reliable. Photo courtesy of Boeing / U.S. Air Force

Boeing’s work will be done in Huntsville, Ala.; Ogden, Utah; Heath, Ohio; and other locations.

Minuteman III ICBM: Safe, Secure, Reliable. Photo courtesy of Boeing / U.S. Air Force

The Minuteman III replacement effort will include flight, command and control, and launch systems.

Minuteman III ICBM: Safe, Secure, Reliable. Photo courtesy of Boeing / U.S. Air Force

The Engineering and Manufacturing Development phase of the program will be awarded to one company in 2020.

Minuteman III ICBM: Safe, Secure, Reliable. Photo courtesy of Boeing

For more information on Defense, Space & Security, visit www.boeing.com 

Follow us on Twitter: @BoeingDefense.

Vien Voraotsady, Little Mountain test and evaluation technician, monitors radiation test data in a control center at the Utah facility. Photo courtesy of Boeing / Bob Ferguson

Contacts:

Queena Jones
Space and Missile Systems
Office: +1 256-937-4054
Mobile: +1 256-698-5783
queena.l.jones@boeing.com  

Maribeth Davis
Space and Missile Systems
Office: +1 703-414-6475
Mobile: +1 703-209-9984
maribeth.b.davis@boeing.com  

Jerry Drelling
External Communications
Defense, Space & Security
Office: +1 703-872-4255
Mobile: +1 714-318-7594
jerry.a.drelling@boeing.com  


SOURCE Boeing

http://boeing.mediaroom.com/  



ASTROMAN Magazine - 2017.07.01

Boeing Raises Forecast for New Airplane Demand. 20-year outlook projects 41,000+ new airplanes, valued at USD6.1 trillion

https://www.astroman.com.pl/index.php?mod=magazine&a=read&id=2287  


ASTROMAN Magazine - 2017.06.14

Boeing Streamlining Defense and Space Unit to Boost Competitiveness

https://www.astroman.com.pl/index.php?mod=magazine&a=read&id=2275  


ASTROMAN Magazine - 2017.06.03

Boeing Satellite for ViaSat to Significantly Enhance Satellite Broadband Communications

https://www.astroman.com.pl/index.php?mod=magazine&a=read&id=2267  


ASTROMAN Magazine - 2017.05.09

Boeing Demonstrates Airborne Networking System

https://www.astroman.com.pl/index.php?mod=magazine&a=read&id=2241  


ASTROMAN Magazine - 2017.04.01

Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner Completes First Flight

https://www.astroman.com.pl/index.php?mod=magazine&a=read&id=2224  


ASTROMAN Magazine - 2017.02.18

Boeing Debuts 787-10 Dreamliner

https://www.astroman.com.pl/index.php?mod=magazine&a=read&id=2196  


ASTROMAN Magazine - 2016.10.14

Boeing, China Southern Airlines Finalize Order for 12 787-9 Dreamliners, valued at USD 3.2 Billion

https://www.astroman.com.pl/index.php?mod=magazine&a=read&id=2136  


ASTROMAN Magazine - 2016.05.03

Boeing 737 MAX Makes First International Journey for FlightTesting

https://www.astroman.com.pl/index.php?mod=magazine&a=read&id=2058  


ASTROMAN Magazine - 2016.02.12

Boeing, U.S. Air Force Complete KC-46 Tanker Refueling Flight with F/A-18

https://www.astroman.com.pl/index.php?mod=magazine&a=read&id=2022  


ASTROMAN Magazine - 2015.07.18

Boeing's 10th GPS IIF to Modernize Worldwide GPS System

https://www.astroman.com.pl/index.php?mod=magazine&a=read&id=1940  


ASTROMAN Magazine - 2015.06.14

Boeing to Build Third All-Electric Propulsion Satellite for ABS to Australia, New Zealand, t he Middle East, Russia, South Asia

https://www.astroman.com.pl/index.php?mod=magazine&a=read&id=1929  


ASTROMAN Magazine - 2015.02.21

British Prime Minister David Cameron Praises Boeing-led Chinook Support Program

https://www.astroman.com.pl/index.php?mod=magazine&a=read&id=1875  


ASTROMAN Magazine - 2015.01.03

Boeing Statement on Air China's Commitment for 60 737s will be valued more than USD 6 Billion

https://www.astroman.com.pl/index.php?mod=magazine&a=read&id=1855  


ASTROMAN Magazine - 2014.12.07

Boeing Conducts World's First Flight with 'Green Diesel' as Aviation Biofuel

https://www.astroman.com.pl/index.php?mod=magazine&a=read&id=1841  


ASTROMAN Magazine - 2014.10.18

Boeing-built X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle Successfully Completes 3rd Flight

https://www.astroman.com.pl/index.php?mod=magazine&a=read&id=1812  


ASTROMAN Magazine – 2014.08.24

Boeing Commercial Crew Program Completes Critical Design and Safety Reviews

https://www.astroman.com.pl/index.php?mod=magazine&a=read&id=1780  


ASTROMAN Magazine - 2014.08.09

Boeing Awarded $250 Million Contract to Modernize NATO AWACS Fleet

https://www.astroman.com.pl/index.php?mod=magazine&a=read&id=1771  


ASTROMAN Magazine - 2014.05.17

6th Boeing GPS IIF Spacecraft Reaches Orbit, Sends 1st Signals

https://www.astroman.com.pl/index.php?mod=magazine&a=read&id=1714  


ASTROMAN Magazine - 2014.02.22

5th Boeing GPS IIF Spacecraft Sends Initial Signals from Space

https://www.astroman.com.pl/index.php?mod=magazine&a=read&id=1659  


ASTROMAN Magazine – 2013.09.01

Boeing Advanced Super Hornet Demonstrates Significant Stealth, Range Improvements

https://www.astroman.com.pl/index.php?mod=magazine&a=read&id=1543  


ASTROMAN Magazine – 2013.04.14

Boeing X-48C Blended Wing Body Research Aircraft Completes Flight Testing

https://www.astroman.com.pl/index.php?mod=magazine&a=read&id=1443  


ASTROMAN Magazine – 2013.04.02

Boeing to Demonstrate Innovations in Space and Cyberspace at National Symposium

https://www.astroman.com.pl/index.php?mod=magazine&a=read&id=1433  


ASTROMAN Magazine – 2012.12.15

Boeing's Reusable, Unmanned X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle Begins 2nd Flight

https://www.astroman.com.pl/index.php?mod=magazine&a=read&id=1366  


ASTROMAN Magazine – 2012.11.15

Boeing Celebrates Delivery of LOT Polish Airlines' First 787 Dreamliner. The Polish carrier is the first European airline to take delivery of the 787

https://www.astroman.com.pl/index.php?mod=magazine&a=read&id=1350  


ASTROMAN Magazine – 2012.10.23

LOT Polish Airlines will be the first European carrier to operate the Boeing 787 Dreamliner

https://www.astroman.com.pl/index.php?mod=magazine&a=read&id=1341