The MUOS SLE effort is designed to sustain and improve a critical communications capability for military users operating on the ground, at sea and in the air. Boeing said the capability is especially important in places where reliable connections are harder to maintain.
The program is focused on secure communications for military users who operate in demanding conditions. Boeing said reliable communication can make the difference between mission success and mission failure.
Boeing brings decades of experience in secure ultra-high-frequency communications to the program. The company also played a key role in the current MUOS constellation by developing and delivering its payloads.
UHF signals are useful because they can maintain connections where other communications links may struggle. Boeing said those conditions can include difficult terrain, dense urban areas and severe weather.
“We’re grateful for the trust the U.S. Space Force has placed in our team for a capability that matters to military users around the world,” said Sam Greaves, vice president of Boeing Space Mission Systems. “For the people who depend on this connectivity, the need is clear: secure communication that works in demanding conditions.”
“Our team knows this mission and is ready to help the customer extend and improve a system they count on every day.” Boeing said its approach is designed to increase communications capacity, reduce interference and improve connectivity.
The company said the system will help support global operations well into the next decade. The current program includes two narrowband communications satellites designed to prioritize reliable voice and essential data for users who need secure communications in the field.
“This award reflects both our deep UHF heritage and the trust we’ve built supporting this critical national security mission,” said Ryan Reid, senior director of Space Communications Programs at Boeing. “When military users are operating in the most demanding conditions, this narrowband capability is their lifeline.”
“By building on our active 702MP spacecraft production line, we bring immediate execution momentum, proven reliability, and schedule predictability to the U.S. Space Force.” The award extends Boeing’s role in military satellite communications as the Space Force works to sustain secure connectivity for users worldwide.
