Boeing Joins Defense Primes to 4x ‘Exquisite Class’ Weaponry Output
President Trump secured commitments from Boeing and six other defense contractors to quadruple production of ‘Exquisite Class’ weaponry, with plant expansions that began three months ago. Companies represented include Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman and Honeywell, aiming to boost munitions output to unprecedented levels.
1. White House Commitment
President Trump convened CEOs from Boeing, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, Honeywell, L3Harris, RTX and others at the White House, securing agreements to quadruple output of the ‘Exquisite Class’ weaponry series.
2. Production Ramp-Up
Expansion of key manufacturing plants began three months prior to the meeting, with facility upgrades and new lines being installed to increase medium and upper-medium grade munitions output by four times.
3. Impact on Boeing
The commitment could accelerate Boeing’s defense revenue growth by increasing utilization of its production lines, helping to reduce backlog pressures and improve long-term order visibility.