The United States Army has issued a $617 million contract to Leidos for the procurement of additional launchers supporting the Indirect Fire Protection Capability Increment 2 (IFPC 2) program.
The agreement includes manufacturing and supply, as well as funding for ongoing development, testing, and evaluation activities as the system moves toward full-rate production. This latest contract increases total Army spending on IFPC 2 to around $1.2 billion, building on previous awards totaling $356 million.
Leidos will deliver more than 100 launchers by 2029, under a program with an overall value ceiling of $4.1 billion.
Designed as a mobile ground-based air defense system, IFPC 2 protects personnel and critical infrastructure against aerial threats such as rockets, missiles, and drones. The system is vehicle-mounted, enabling flexible deployment and operational mobility.
It utilizes the AIM-9X Sidewinder as its primary interceptor and integrates launch units, sensor networks, and a dedicated command-and-control system within each battery. The system is capable of engaging targets at distances of up to 15 kilometers, depending on the operational setup.
