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Leidos received a $617 million award from the U.S. Army to build and deliver additional launchers for the Indirect Fire Protection Capability Increment 2 (IFPC Inc 2), the Army’s newest mobile, ground-based air defense system. Combined with $356 million awarded in July and September 2025, the company said it now holds nearly $1.2 billion in production contracts to support fielding the capability at scale.
Leidos said it has more than 100 launchers committed for delivery. The latest funding advances the program toward full-rate production and supports ongoing research, development and testing, positioning it for additional orders through 2029.
“These awards reflect the Army’s confidence in our team and the growing demand for a proven defense system that’s available today,” said Dino Pusinsky, vice president of the IFPC Inc 2 product area at Leidos. “We’re working with our Army and industry partners to apply innovative manufacturing and engineering strategies that ensure this capability is ready when and where it’s needed, while building resiliency and capacity across the supply chain to support sustained, scalable production.”
The company delivered the first IFPC Inc 2 Initial Operational Test and Evaluation launcher two months ahead of schedule and described the milestone, along with the new production contracts, as evidence of disciplined execution and readiness within its Air and Missile Defense work, aligned with its NorthStar 2030 strategic focus.
IFPC Inc 2 is built on an open architecture intended to integrate current and future effectors, providing flexible, scalable protection against cruise missiles and unmanned aerial threats. The mobile, ground-based system is designed to plug into existing command-and-control systems and remain compatible with Army transport platforms and vehicles, with a modular approach meant to evolve with emerging technology.
