Boeing Announces Workforce Reduction Amid Production Challenges
Boeing is set to cut around 300 jobs from its defense division in February 2026, according to an anonymous source cited by Bloomberg. This follows a series of workforce changes at the aircraft manufacturer, including layoffs of approximately 17,000 positions in late 2024 and smaller cuts at locations such as Bengaluru, India. Despite these job cuts, Boeing’s total workforce has remained fairly stable. The company attributed the latest round of layoffs to delays in its Space Launch System (SLS) program and shifting cost factors.