IFPC
IFPC
Local Air Defenses
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Basic Information
Name
IFPC
Designation
IFPC
Alternate Designation
Enduring Shield, Indirect Fire Protection Capability, Indirect Fires Protection Capability
Equipment Type
Local Air Defenses
Manufacturer
Dynetics
Date of Introduction
2026
Description
The US Army’s Indirect Fires Protection Capability (IFPC) program is aimed at delivering a ground-based, mobile, air defense system capable of hitting a wide variety of airborne targets. The IFPC system is intended to cover the gap between short-range air defense systems and the long-range Patriot system. The Army will require five battalions. Dynetics' Enduring Shield was awarded a $263 million contract in July 2025. Enduring Shield system will use the AIM-9X-2 missile as the primary interceptor. Each IFPC will be provided with up to 12 launchers and each launcher vehicle features 9 AIM-9X-2 missiles.
Ground Specifications
Mobility Type
Mobile
Main Weapon
AIM-9X-2 missile
Overview (Deagel)
Group
Local Air Defenses
Status
Under Development
Also Known As
Enduring Shield, Indirect Fire Protection Capability, Indirect Fires Protection Capability
Origin
United States of America
Contractor
Dynetics
Initial Operational Capability (IOC)
August 2026
Total Production
5
Development Cost
USD $263 million
Details
Country of Origin
United States
Category
Air Defense
Land > Air Defense
Sources
deagel.com: https://www.deagel.com/x/x/a004585
Classification
Domain
Ground
Equipment Status
Active
Operators (1)
United States
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