The United States Army’s Integrated Battle Command System (IBCS) has successfully demonstrated its ability to connect with any sensor or effector.
Developed by Northrop Grumman Corporation, IBCS was integrated with the Army’s emerging Indirect Fire Protection Capability (IFPC) system during a series of flight tests at White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico. The IFPC is a ground-based weapon system designed to protect critical assets such as command centers and airfields.
During the tests, IBCS detected, identified, and tracked two surrogate unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) targets and a surrogate cruise missile. The system then directed the IFPC to engage and defeat the maneuvering targets, demonstrating the seamless integration and effectiveness of the combined technology.
Kenn Todorov, Vice President and General Manager of Global Battle Management and Readiness at Northrop Grumman, said, "With IBCS’ innovative, game-changing technology, the U.S. Army can test emerging systems like IFPC to modernize air and missile defense. IBCS’ ready-now capabilities connect any sensor and any effector across the battlespace, allowing the most effective weapon to neutralize the threat."