Boeing received $2.8 billion from the United States for new satellites for nuclear command

Boeing Corporation has signed a major contract with the US Space Force, worth $2.8 billion, to create a new generation of communications satellites for controlling nuclear forces. This is part of a large-scale program called Evolved Strategic SATCOM (ESS), which is designed to replace the old AEHF satellites that have been flying since the Cold War.

We are talking about satellites that will provide ultra-secure communications between the US command and its nuclear arsenal. They must withstand cyber attacks, electronic warfare, and even physical threats. Such devices will be in geostationary orbit, that is, they will always "hang" over one point of the Earth, providing continuous communication with submarines, aircraft and ground-based missile systems.

How is everything going to happen?

- Boeing will create the first two ESS satellites, which are scheduled to launch in 2031.

- The military has an option to order two more units in the future, meaning the project may expand.

- The new satellites will receive modern encryption technologies and protection from electromagnetic pulses, which is especially important in the context of a possible conflict.

The old AEHF satellites have been serving faithfully for a long time, but after 2030 they will begin to give way to more modern systems. This means that the United States wants to never lose control of its strategic forces, even in the event of an escalation or crisis.

In addition, updating the NC3 system (command, control and communication with nuclear forces) is an essential element of strategic deterrence. The more reliable the communication, the lower the risk of accidental impact or loss of control of warheads.

With the implementation of this program, the United States shows that it continues to modernize its key defense systems, making them more sustainable and technologically advanced. This is a step towards maintaining technological superiority in space and on earth, especially against the background of growing pressure from China and Russia.