Boeing Defense

Blue in the Lou. The @BlueAngels returned to Boeing St. Louis, where the F/A-18 Super Hornet is built, for a special flyover and to recognize the teammates who build and support the jet. The Blue Angels celebrate 40 years of flying the F/A-18 and the team's 80th anniversary.

The first @USNavy MQ-25A Stingray™ completed its second test flight, featuring the aircraft’s first airborne landing gear cycles. The milestone further validates the autonomous flight controls and performance capabilities, moving it closer to carrier operations.

MQ-28 Ghost Bat is the first and only collaborative combat aircraft integrated into a multinational, joint force exercise at Valiant Shield '26. Flying alongside allied aircraft provided key insights into how MQ-28 operates within a unified force. More: boeing.mediaroom.com/news-releases-…

Progress you can see. Built for what's next. Momentum continues on our St. Louis expansion: ✅ Advanced Combat Aircraft Assembly: roof and exterior panels complete, hangar doors installed ✅ North Tract: first steel column installed for the Central Utility Plant Fueling future franchise programs and a highly-skilled workforce. 🇺🇸

We’ve completed a 12-month operational maintenance exercise with the @USArmy to improve AH-64E readiness and reduce costs with our Next Generation Automatic Test System (NGATS) Pathfinder. This effort builds upon our NGATS work by extending the system from ground vehicles to aircraft — giving Army maintainers a new way to test aviation systems where the work is done. More: onfirstup.com/boeing/BNN/art…

Celebrating America 250 🇺🇸 To honor the United States' 250th anniversary, the MQ-25A T1 prototype is aboard the USS Nimitz, offering a glimpse of the Navy’s carrier air wing of the future. The special “Boeing Backs America” mark highlights our support for U.S. aviation.

We were selected by the @USSpaceForce to advance the next phase of MUOS SLE, helping extend secure military communications for operators around the world. We’re honored to deliver two narrowband communications satellites for this effort. Details: boeing.com/features/2026/…

@USArmy Happy birthday, @USArmy! Thank you for 251 years of distinguished service to the nation.

251 years of defending America's freedom, and we're just getting started. From the first musket shots in 1775 to the high-tech, multi-domain force of today, our Soldiers have always been, and always will be, ready to answer the call.

✅ >25% larger wing ✅ Increased fuel and payload capacity ✅ Beyond Line of Sight capability ✅ Internal weapons stations for greater mission configurability MQ-28 Ghost Bat enhancements deliver flexibility, range and capacity advancements. More: boeing.mediaroom.com/news-releases-…

How it started → How it’s going Progress continues on our St. Louis expansion — building the most advanced, all-digital aerospace design and manufacturing system. ➡️~ $2B invested 🦾 25,000+ tons of U.S. steel • 1M+ sq. ft 🔒 Largest secure manufacturing facility in the U.S.

WT001 - now in Scotland. The first E-7 #Wedgetail for @RoyalAirForce has landed. Watch the skies above RAF Lossiemouth as it continues test and evaluation.

Crystal-clear aerial refueling. The first phase of flight testing for the KC-46's Remote Vision System 2.0 upgrade is complete, validating systems and confirming the performance of upgraded camera, control and processing hardware aboard the KC-46 in real refueling conditions.

Now you see me, now I'm gone. Stealth has been validated on the MQ-28 Ghost Bat through radar cross section testing, confirming it’s harder to detect and better able to operate in contested airspace. Learn more: boeing.com/features/2026/…

Next-level interoperability 🚁 We demonstrated seamless data exchange with the AH-64E Apache’s Version 6.5 software, as part of the @USArmy’s Right to Integrate initiative — highlighting how trusted platforms and next-gen systems can talk, share and operate as one. Together, we're building a more connected and ready force.

The @AusAirForce now operates a full fleet of #P8 Poseidons after the arrival of the 14th aircraft — delivering powerful maritime patrol & anti‑submarine capability across the Indo‑Pac. We'll continue to partner to protect Australia's seas & skies – today, and for years to come.

MQ-28 just went international! 🌏✈️ Three flights from Point Mugu proved rapid allied deployment, autonomous ops and payload integration — paving the way toward exportable uncrewed capability.

New carriage design boosts flexibility. We completed the preliminary design review for the Load Adaptable Modular pylon for the B‑1, repurposing six hard points under the wings to expand mission options and extend the aircraft’s service life. Learn more: boeing.com/features/2026/…

Today, the Israeli Air Force is adding the capabilities of the “Gideon”, the most advanced operational refueling aircraft in the world. Its arrival marks a true leap forward in the Israeli Air Force’s ability to expand its operational range, extend the duration of operational flight time, and maintain the IDF’s qualitative advantage in the years ahead. In the coming days, the aircraft will be equipped with the most advanced systems.

The 5th & 6th #AH64 Apaches for the @AustralianArmy have arrived — joining the rest of the current fleet in Townsville as Australia’s attack helicopter capability grows.

We’ve unveiled a new Battery Mesh System (BSM) prototype in partnership with Avilution at this year’s Special Operations Forces Week. This BMS prototype integrates mixed power sources — including generators, batteries, and chargers — into a single, transportable system that can improve mission endurance and simplify sustainment for @USArmy ground units. More: services.boeing.com/news/boeing-av…