Michael Arthur, a thirty-year British government veteran, will join Boeing Co. as president of the company’s U.K. and Ireland business. He will succeed Roger Bone, who will retire in September, Boeing said Wednesday. “(Arthur) will continue to build our presence and collaboration with our partners, customers, employees and communities across the U.K.,” said Shep Hill, president of […] More

Eric John, a former U.S. Senior Foreign Service officer, has joined Boeing as president of the company’s operations in Korea, one of the largest international markets for its commercial and defense business. Boeing said Tuesday that John will succeed Pat Gaines, who has served the company for 27 years and will retire in September after four years as Boeing Korea’s […] More

Shephard Hill, former president of Boeing‘s international business organization, has joined the board of directors at cyber and geospatial services company KeyW. KeyW said Wednesday that Hill will fill the board seat vacated by John Hannon and will serve on both the audit and compensation committees. “[Hill’s] hands-on experience in developing and implementing strategies for driving growth and nurturing […] More

Marc Allen, president of Boeing’s financing subsidiary Boeing Capital Corp., will become president of the aerospace and defense company’s international business organization on Feb. 15. Boeing International, effective Feb. 15. Allen will succeed Shep Hill, who will retire on April 1 after 28 years at Boeing, and report to CEO Jim McNerney, the company said Friday. He […] More

Helicopters are one of the most innovative inventions that changed the game for defense, warfighting, transportation, and disaster relief missions. Many models have been invented to fulfill various government efforts, but the Sikorsky line of helicopters is one that has proven to be a consistent force to be reckoned with when it comes to defending […] More

BAE Systems has received a grant from Australia’s defense department to develop and demonstrate a radio frequency sensor technology for maritime battlespace awareness efforts, Shepard Media reported Thursday. The report said the department issued the grant for the 18-month Maritime Composite RF Sensor Performance project through its Capability and Technology Demonstrator Program. Glynn Phillips, chief executive of BAE’s Australian subsidiary, said […] More