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Dynetics’ New IFPC Inc. 2 Production Contract Could Cover Up To 317 Launchers

By Matthew Beinart

Wednesday, December 11th, 2024

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Dynetics’ New IFPC Inc. 2 Production Contract Could Cover Up To 317 Launchers

Leidos-built Indirect Fire Protection Capability Inc 2. (Photo: U.S. Army photo by Darrell Ames)

The Army’s recent production award to Leidos’ [LDOS] Dynetics for Indirect Fire Protection Capability (IFPC) Inc. 2 systems could cover procurement of up to 317 new launchers, a service spokesperson has confirmed. Along with providing additional details on the potential $4.1 billion IFPC Inc. 2 production deal the spokesperson also told Defense Daily a contract award to move forward in developing a second interceptor for the cruise missile and drone defeat system is expected in the third quarter of this…

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Army Relooking At Its ‘Whole Aviation Transformation’ Plan, Acting Chief Tells Lawmakers

The Army is relooking at its “whole aviation transformation initiative,” the service’s acting chief of staff told lawmakers on Tuesday, to include its approach for future procurement of “enduring” platforms. […]

Army

Lawmakers Request DoD Briefing On Army’s Planned Cuts To Aviation Procurement

A bipartisan group of House lawmakers has sent a letter asking the Pentagon for a briefing on the potential industrial base impacts as a result of the Army’s planned cuts […]

Congress

CENTCOM Looking To Lessons Learned From Use Of LUCAS Drones

U.S Central Command (CENTCOM) is looking to lessons learned from its use of Low-cost Unmanned Combat Attack System (LUCAS) drones by Phoenix-based SpektreWorks, according to CENTCOM head Adm. Brad Cooper. […]

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Hegseth Says DoD Open To Reviewing Army’s Planned Cuts To Legacy Helicopter Procurement

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has told lawmakers the Pentagon is open to reviewing the Army’s planned procurement cuts to its legacy manned aviation fleet. Rep. Rosa DeLauro (D-Conn.), ranking member […]