The US Army awarded Alabama-based Dynetics a deal to supply it with Indirect Fire Protection Capability (IFPC) Inc 2.
Valued at $4.1 billion, the undefinitized contract covers low-rate initial production, full rate production, and support services.
The Army will initially procure 18 enhanced versions of the IFPC launchers for a maximum value of $204 million, with $99 million immediately obligated for the defense contractor to begin work.
“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,” said Maj. Gen. Frank Lozano, Program Executive Officer Missile and Space.
Aerial Defense
The IFPC Inc 2 is a ground-based, mobile weapon system designed to intercept incoming unmanned aerial systems, cruise missiles, rockets, artillery, and mortars.
It integrates with the army’s Battle Command System, coordinating multiple sensors and interceptors, to protect fixed and semi-fixed military infrastructure.
In May, tech company Epirus completed its delivery of four IFPC High-Power Microwave systems to the US Army under the Pentagon’s initiative to strengthen the country’s protective capabilities against air and missile threats.
