The US Army has awarded Leidos a $617-million contract to procure additional launchers for its Indirect Fire Protection Capability Increment 2 (IFPC 2) system.

This encompasses assembly and supply, with a portion of the funds allocated for continued development, research, and evaluations in preparation for the weapon’s full-rate production.

The latest order brings the army’s total investment in the program to about $1.2 billion, following earlier awards to the company in July and September worth a combined $356 million.

Leidos is set to deliver more than 100 launchers under the program through 2029, which has a total ceiling of $4.1 billion.

“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 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.”

Indirect Fire Protection Capability Increment 2

The IFPC 2 is a ground-based short to medium-range air defense system built to protect warfighters and infrastructure against enemy projectiles and unmanned aerial systems.

It is mounted on a tactical truck and can be deployed independently, promoting mobile readiness against modern threats.

The platform uses the AIM-9X infrared-guided missile as its primary interceptor and integrates multiple launchers, external sensors, and a dedicated battle command system per battery.

Depending on the warhead and mission profile, the IFPC 2 can engage targets at up to 15 kilometers (9 miles).