The US Army has officially awarded a significant contract to Dynetics, an Alabama-based defense contractor, for the Indirect Fire Protection Capability (IFPC) Increment 2 system. This contract, valued at an impressive $4.1 billion, includes provisions for low-rate initial production, full rate production, and ongoing support services.
As part of this deal, the Army is set to procure an initial batch of 18 enhanced versions of the IFPC launchers, which carry a total estimated value of $204 million. To kickstart the project, the Army has immediately allocated $99 million to Dynetics, allowing the company to commence work without delay.
Maj. Gen. Frank Lozano, Program Executive Officer for Missile and Space, emphasized the significance of this contract, stating, “With this contract award, the US Army advances its commitment to defending US interests and by bringing us one step closer to fulfilling our mission of providing robust and layered defense against ballistic missile attacks.”
The IFPC Inc 2 is a state-of-the-art, ground-based mobile weapon system specifically engineered to intercept a variety of airborne threats, including unmanned aerial systems, cruise missiles, and projectiles such as rockets, artillery, and mortars. It is designed to seamlessly integrate with the Army’s Battle Command System, facilitating coordination among multiple sensors and interceptors to safeguard both fixed and semi-fixed military installations.
In a related development, earlier in May, tech company Epirus completed the delivery of four IFPC High-Power Microwave systems to the Army as part of the Pentagon’s broader initiative aimed at enhancing the nation’s capabilities against air and missile threats. This progression reflects the Army’s ongoing dedication to bolstering its defense mechanisms and ensuring operational readiness in the face of evolving security challenges.
