Northrop Grumman demonstrated the ability of the US Army’s Integrated Battle Command System (IBCS) to track and engage maneuvering drone and cruise missile targets during a recent trial.
The IBCS successfully integrated with the army’s Indirect Fire Protection Capability (IFPC) system to accurately detect, identify, and neutralize two surrogate drones and a representative cruise missile threat.
According to Kenn Todorov, Northrop’s vice president for global battle management and readiness, the demonstration highlighted the IBCS’ ability to seamlessly connect to sensors and effectors, ensuring more reliable target neutralization.
“With IBCS’ innovative, game-changing technology, the US Army can test emerging systems like IFPC that will help modernize air and missile defense … allowing the most effective weapon to take out the threat,” he explained.
In 2023, the IBCS also paired with the Lower Tier Air and Missile Sensor (LTAMDS) radar to detect and neutralize both low- and high-altitude threats in a live-fire test.
A ‘Revolutionary’ System
The IBCS is a modular mission command and fire control system designed to fuse sensor data, creating a unified, actionable picture of the battlespace.
It allows warfighters to make informed decisions in response to complex operational threats.
“IBCS connects sensors and effectors never designed to work together into one command and control system,” Northrop stated. “IBCS is revolutionizing how US and allied forces integrate across all domains, delivering advanced warfighter capabilities.”
In addition to the IFPC and LTAMDS, the system has already demonstrated successful integration with the Patriot missiles, Sentinel radars, F-35 fighter jets, and common anti-air modular missiles.
Last year, the IBCS officially reached full-rate production, confirming its readiness for deployment.
The system is currently deployed in Poland and is slated for deployment in Guam.