Boeing Secures $2.8B Space Force Contract, Stock Rises
Boeing's shares climbed 1.83% to $215.92 after winning a $2.8 billion U.S. Space Force contract for the Evolved Strategic Satellite Communications (ESS) program. The deal, focused on secure military communications, includes an initial production of two satellites with options for two more, reinforcing Boeing's position in defense space technology.
The ESS program aims to enhance nuclear command systems by 2033, leveraging Boeing's agile satellite solutions. Market confidence in Boeing's execution capabilities grew, reflecting its expanding role in national security space projects. The stock's after-hours dip to $215.54 (-0.18%) suggests cautious Optimism as investors weigh long-term prospects.