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Army On Track To Have 16 Of Dynetics’ IFPC Inc. 2 Prototype Launchers By End Of FY ‘23

By Matthew Beinart

Tuesday, January 31st, 2023

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Army On Track To Have 16 Of Dynetics’ IFPC Inc. 2 Prototype Launchers By End Of FY ‘23

Artist's rendering of Dynetics' Enduring Shield. Photo: Dynetics.

The Army is on track to receive delivery of 16 Dynetics [LDOS]-built prototype launchers for its Indirect Fire Protection Capability (IFPC) Increment 2 program before the end of fiscal year 2023, a spokesperson has confirmed to Defense Daily. The ongoing delivery timeline for the IFPC Inc. 2 prototype launchers will support starting system-level testing in the second quarter of this fiscal year, according to the spokesperson for the Army’s Program Executive Office Missiles and Space. The Army awarded a $237.4…

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