Boeing Secures Contract Up to $2 Billion with U.S. Space Force for MUOS SLE
Boeing was selected on Wednesday by the U.S. Space Force to continue the Mobile User Objective System Service Life Extension (MUOS SLE) program. The contract, valued at up to $2 billion, includes the delivery of two narrowband communication satellites, with the first scheduled for 2031.
A Program Aimed at Strengthening Secure Military Communications
The MUOS SLE contract aims to maintain and enhance a critical communication capability used by military personnel operating on the ground, at sea, and in the air, especially in areas where reliable connections are difficult to establish. Boeing will develop and deliver two narrowband (UHF) communication satellites designed to ensure essential voice connections and data transmissions under challenging conditions, including difficult terrain, densely urban areas, and severe weather conditions. The company leverages decades of expertise in secure UHF communications and has played a key role in the current MUOS constellation by developing and delivering its payloads.
The 702MP Platform as the Execution Foundation
The system will rely on Boeing's 702MP platform, a mid-class platform capable of delivering the high-capacity, high-performance communications required by the mission. Boeing has delivered several 702MP satellites since the fourth quarter of 2025, demonstrating an active production pace and providing directly applicable experience to the MUOS SLE program. This recent production experience of this class of satellites offers the U.S. Space Force execution responsiveness, proven reliability, and schedule predictability. The first satellite is scheduled for delivery in 2031.
