Tentative Deal Reached for Boeing Defense and Machinists Union
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After five weeks, a tentative deal has been reached between Boeing Defense and the machinists union, ending a major strike in the St. Louis area.
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Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) is a premier division of The Boeing Company specializing in the research, development, production, and support of advanced military aircraft, space systems, and weapons technology. Headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, BDS is one of the largest defense and aerospace contractors globally, employing approximately 17,000 people across 20 countries and 49 U.S. states, generating revenues of $23.2 billion in 2022[3][5]. BDS's portfolio encompasses a broad range of cutting-edge products and services critical to national and international security. These include fixed-wing military aircraft such as the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet, F-15, KC-46A tanker, and T-7A Red Hawk; rotary-wing platforms like the CH-47 Chinook and AH-64 Apache; and unmanned systems such as the MQ-25 Stingray and Scan Eagle drones[1][4]. The division also leads in space and missile systems, managing major programs like NASA’s Space Launch System, the International Space Station, government and commercial satellites, missile defense, and weapons systems[1][4]. Historically, Boeing has been pivotal in ushering in the jet age and advancing rotorcraft technology, establishing itself as a cornerstone of aerospace innovation. BDS continues this legacy by delivering digitally advanced, efficiently produced, and intelligently supported solutions that provide decisive mission advantages. Its operations span vertical lift, air dominance, mobility and surveillance, and space and intelligence systems, including classified programs and advanced research units like Phantom Works[4][6]. Under CEO Ted Colbert's leadership, BDS maintains a strong focus on integrating open systems architectures for rapid capability upgrades to outpace evolving threats. It serves a diverse customer base including the U.S. government and international partners, with about 26% of revenues coming from foreign military sales[3][6][7]. Notably, BDS is instrumental in several national and global defense initiatives,
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