{"id":8483,"date":"2020-08-12T21:48:17","date_gmt":"2020-08-13T02:48:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/planesintheair.com\/?p=8483"},"modified":"2020-08-12T21:48:17","modified_gmt":"2020-08-13T02:48:17","slug":"boeing-delivers-interceptor-proposal-to-u-s-missile-defense-agency","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/planesintheair.com\/?p=8483","title":{"rendered":"Boeing Delivers Interceptor Proposal to U.S. Missile Defense Agency"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"975\" height=\"651\" src=\"https:\/\/planesintheair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Boeing-submits-proposal-for-Next-Generation-Interceptor-missile.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8484\" srcset=\"https:\/\/planesintheair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Boeing-submits-proposal-for-Next-Generation-Interceptor-missile.jpg 975w, https:\/\/planesintheair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Boeing-submits-proposal-for-Next-Generation-Interceptor-missile-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/planesintheair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Boeing-submits-proposal-for-Next-Generation-Interceptor-missile-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 975px) 100vw, 975px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Today, Boeing [NYSE: <a href=\"https:\/\/finance.yahoo.com\/quote\/BA?p=BA&amp;.tsrc=fin-srch\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">BA<\/a>] submitted its offer to the U.S. Missile Defense Agency for the Next Generation Interceptor (NGI) competition, proposing a design that leverages the company\u2019s more than 60-year track record and expertise in strategic missile and weapon systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cBoeing\u2019s NGI proposal delivers unmatched performance, affordability and reliability for the nation and the warfighter,\u201d said Norm Tew, Missile and Weapon Systems vice president and general manager, and Huntsville site senior executive. \u201cBuilding upon our prior investments and proven technologies, our innovative proposal offers a creative, compelling and game-changing technical approach to outpace, out-innovate, deter and defeat rapidly evolving advanced threats.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If selected, Boeing will utilize its proven capabilities along with a best-of-industry team to ensure its unique offering is delivered to the warfighter on time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cBoeing is well-positioned to deliver innovative solutions that greatly expand this key missile defense capability, ever focused on supporting the warfighter,\u201d said Tew. \u201cWe are leveraging our unparalleled mission knowledge to design, develop and deliver a low-risk, highly-effective solution for the MDA.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The NGI will be used to maintain ready deterrence and ensure the continued protection of the U.S. homeland from intercontinental ballistic missiles. 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