Leidos Holdings (NYSE: LDOS) has secured a $617 million contract from the U.S. Army to build and deliver additional launchers for its Indirect Fire Protection Capability Increment 2 (IFPC Inc 2) system, reinforcing its position in the rapidly growing air and missile defense market. (PR Newswire)
The award represents a significant expansion of the program and highlights increasing U.S. investment in layered air defense capabilities amid rising global security threats.
Scaling a Next-Generation Air Defense Platform
The IFPC Inc 2 system is the Army’s newest mobile, ground-based air defense platform, designed to protect against a wide range of modern threats, including:
- Cruise missiles
- Unmanned aerial systems (drones)
- Rockets, artillery, and mortar attacks
The system is built with an open architecture, allowing it to integrate with existing command-and-control networks while remaining adaptable to future technologies and evolving threats.
Contract Builds Toward Nearly $1.2B in Total Awards
The latest $617 million award builds on prior contracts issued in July and September 2025, bringing Leidos’ total IFPC Inc 2 production contracts to nearly $1.2 billion.
The company has now committed to delivering more than 100 launcher systems, signaling a transition toward full-scale production and deployment.
This cumulative contract value underscores the Army’s confidence in the platform and its importance within the broader air defense strategy.
Supporting Production, R&D, and Long-Term Orders
Beyond manufacturing, the contract includes funding for:
- Continued research and development
- System testing and validation
- Supply chain expansion and production scaling
The program is expected to support ongoing orders through 2029, providing multi-year visibility and reinforcing Leidos’ role in long-term defense modernization efforts.
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