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Army Continues Pursuit For Second IFPC Inc. 2 Interceptor, Aims For Tech Demo Awards In FY ‘25

Army Continues Pursuit For Second IFPC Inc. 2 Interceptor, Aims For Tech Demo Awards In FY ‘25
Leidos' Enduring Shield mobile air defense system firing a test AIM-9X Sidewinder missile. (Photo: Leidos)

The Army is continuing its pursuit to find a potential second interceptor solution for its new Indirect Fire Protection Capability (IFPC) Inc. 2 defeat system, noting it may award contracts in fiscal year 2025 for technology demonstrations. A new Request for Information notice released on Thursday details the Army’s plan to hold an industry day next month to discuss the requirements and schedule for a IFPC Inc. 2 second interceptor effort. “The new interceptor will use an open system architecture…

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