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Army’s IBCS Approved For Full-Rate Production

Army’s IBCS Approved For Full-Rate Production
The IBCS provides a common mission command and sensor/weapon integration network for all Army AMD echelons that improves protection against threats in complex integrated attack scenarios. (Photo Credit: U.S. Army)

The Army’s new Integrated Air and Missile Defense Battle Command System (IBCS), built by Northrop Grumman [NOC], has been approved for full-rate production (FRP). The Defense Acquisition Board (DAB), led by DoD acquisition executive Bill LaPlante, signed off on the FRP milestone for IBCS on Monday, which follows the completion of initial operational test and evaluation last fall. “Navigating a successful FRP DAB is truly a monumental accomplishment for the collective team. Our soldiers’ and civilians’ dedication, expertise, and collaboration…

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