Defense & Aerospace Report Defense & Aerospace Daily Podcast [Jun 18, ’25] Boeing Defense, Space & Security's Steve Parker
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Jun 18, 2025 Join Steve Parker, interim head of Boeing Defense, Space & Security, as he dives into major defense innovations and strategies. He discusses winning the F-47 contract for the US Air Force and the investment needed for success. There's insight on overcoming challenges in troubled programs and the critical implications of the proposed cancellation of the E-7 aircraft. Parker also explores military aircraft advancements, including the modernization of the F-18 and the evolving landscape shaped by geopolitical factors.
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Future Air Power as Systems
- Future air power will use a family of systems approach integrating space, air, ground, and sea layers.
- Open systems architectures enable rapid threat detection and swift capability adaptation in weeks, not years.
Build Agile, Connected Systems
- Build a culture and engineering mindset that embraces speed, risk-taking, and teaming with non-traditional companies.
- Equip systems with advanced data processing and open architectures for connected multi-domain operations.
Back to Basics for Execution
- Return to basics: strong program management, supply chain collaboration, and risk management ensure delivery.
- Transparently engage with customers to proactively address issues and restructure requirements for better execution.