Boeing slashes number of defence business units after heavy losses
The restructuring at Boeing is likely the result of the recent losses reported by the company. (Photo: US DoD)
After reporting significant losses and delays on major programmes, Boeing has announced the consolidation of its defence divisions.
Boeing’s eight defence divisions will be consolidated into four, the company announced on 17 November alongside a series of executive leadership changes.
Divisions following the consolidation are:
- Vertical Lift;
- Mobility, Surveillance & Bombers (which will include the KC-46, SAOC, E-7, VC-25B, P-8, bombers, AWACS/AEW&C, 777X components and all executive transport programmes);
- Air Dominance (which will include classified programmes, the F/A-18, F-15, T-7, MQ-25 and MQ-28 programs plus the non-space Phantom Works portfolio, including Virtual Warfare Centers; and
- Space, Intelligence & Weapon Systems.
‘I am confident this reorganisation will drive greater and more simplified integration and collaboration across Boeing
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