An anonymous source has told Bloomberg that Boeing is set to cut around 300 jobs from its Boeing Defense, Space & Security division in February 2026.
The job cuts will fall across various locations nationwide, according to the anonymous source cited by Bloomberg on February 5, 2026, and employees are expected to be notified about the cuts this week.
“Boeing regularly evaluates and adjusts its workforce to stay aligned to our commitments to our customers and communities,” the company said in an email statement to the publication.
These job cuts follow a series of workforce changes at the aircraft manufacturer. In late 2024, Boeing revealed plans to eliminate approximately 17,000 positions – about 10% of its global workforce at that time – citing financial and production difficulties, as it aimed to stabilize after years of losses and operational challenges.
The layoffs began with notices sent out in November 2024, affecting over 2,200 employees in Washington State, including both engineering and technical personnel.
The job cuts continued into the following year. In February 2025, Boeing had warned of potential layoffs of around 400 positions tied to delays in its Space Launch System (SLS) program. The company pointed to changes in NASA’s Artemis moon exploration project and shifting cost factors as significant reasons for this decision.
In March 2025, the company made smaller cuts at locations including its engineering technology center in Bengaluru, India, where around 180 workers were let go.
Despite these job cuts, Boeing’s total workforce has remained fairly stable.
From the end of 2024 to early 2026, the net loss in employees was under 7,500, with the company employing approximately 160,000 to 170,000 individuals globally as of early 2026.
The manufacturer’s job cuts come amid a broader trend of workforce adjustments by major companies.
According to the International Labour Organization’s Employment and Social Trends 2026 report, factors such as stalled job quality, persistent inequality, and rising economic, demographic, and technological risks are forcing companies to restructure.
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