Northrop Grumman’s IBCS successfully integrates with U.S. Army’s indirect fire protection system

The United States Army’s Integrated Battle Command System (IBCS), developed by Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC), has successfully demonstrated its advanced capabilities by integrating with the emerging Indirect Fire Protection Capability (IFPC) system. This groundbreaking test, which took place at White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico, showcased the system’s ability to link seamlessly with any sensor or effector, setting a new standard for flexibility and efficiency in air and missile defense technology.

The Integrated Battle Command System played a key role in identifying, tracking, and defeating multiple maneuvering threats during the flight tests. Specifically, the system detected and tracked two surrogate unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) targets, as well as a surrogate cruise missile, before engaging them using the IFPC system. This successful integration demonstrates how IBCS can enhance existing air and missile defense systems and provides vital support in protecting strategic military assets, such as command centers and airfields.

According to Kenn Todorov, Vice President and General Manager of Global Battle Management and Readiness at Northrop Grumman, the system’s “innovative, game-changing technology” enables the U.S. Army to test and deploy emerging systems like the IFPC, which will modernize air and missile defense. Todorov emphasized that IBCS’ “ready-now capabilities” allow for the connection of any sensor and effector across the battlefield, ensuring the most effective weapon is deployed to neutralize a threat.

The success of IBCS in this demonstration underscores its revolutionary role in mission command and fire control. IBCS integrates current and future systems, regardless of source, service, or domain, through a network-enabled, modular, open, and scalable architecture. This level of integration allows warfighters to fuse sensor data into a single, actionable picture of the battlespace, giving them more time to make strategic decisions in real-time.

Importantly, IBCS is already in production and has been fielded in Poland. It is also set to be deployed in Guam as part of the U.S. Army’s ongoing air and missile defense modernization efforts. The system’s ability to integrate with a diverse range of sensors and shooters—including Patriot, Sentinel, F-35, and other sovereign capabilities—marks a significant leap forward in joint and coalition multi-domain operations.

Northrop Grumman, a leading global aerospace and defense technology company, has long been at the forefront of innovation. The company is committed to delivering cutting-edge solutions that connect and protect the world, continually advancing the boundaries of human exploration and defense technology. With IBCS, Northrop Grumman is reinforcing its position as a leader in the aerospace and defense technology sector, while delivering critical capabilities to enhance national security.