U.S. Orders Over 100 IFPC Increment 2 Air Defense Launchers

U.S.-based company Leidos has been awarded a $617 million contract by the U.S. Army to manufacture additional launchers for the IFPC Increment 2 air defense system.

According to the company’s official statement, the total value of contracts for this system has now reached nearly $1.2 billion.

The new agreement includes the delivery of more than 100 launchers, with funding also covering research and testing through 2029.

The ground-based system is designed to defend against cruise missiles and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).

The launcher features a modular design, allowing for rapid integration with existing U.S. Army command-and-control systems. It is fully compatible with standard Army transport platforms and trucks.

The system’s primary interceptor at the initial stage will be the AIM-9X Sidewinder. The Army is also seeking a second missile option optimized for countering cruise missiles, with capabilities similar to the AIM-120D AMRAAM but in the size of the AIM-9X.

In the future, mixed air defense battalions will also be formed, combining Patriot and IFPC systems.