Boeing Defense Systems received a $2.0 billion contract from the Air Force on December 23, 2025, for B-52 aircraft development. Concurrently, Boeing requested a Federal Aviation Administration exemption to continue 777 freighter production past December 2027, citing new emission rules and 777-8F delays. Operationally, Boeing plans to increase its 737 monthly production to 47 units by late spring/early summer 2026. CFO Jay Malave highlighted debt reduction as a top priority, projecting stronger cash flow in 2026 from higher deliveries as stored jets are exhausted.