Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) combines weapons and aircraft capabilities, intelligence and surveillance systems, communications architectures and extensive large-scale integration expertise. BDS has three capabilities-driven businesses -- Boeing Military Aircraft, Network and Space Systems, and Global Services & Support -- a Tanker Programs unit and an advanced technology development organization, Advanced Systems.

The Boeing Defense, Space & Security strategy is to understand the enduring needs of customers and provide value-added solutions to meet their requirements. The strategy includes understanding the art of using current and emerging technologies to improve the capabilities of existing products and delivering new solutions.