Leidos Wins $617M US Army IFPC Inc 2 Launcher Contract, Total Hits $1.2B
Leidos secured a $617 million US Army contract to build additional IFPC Inc 2 air defense launchers, bringing its total production awards to nearly $1.2 billion. Over 100 launchers are committed for delivery under contracts supporting R&D, testing and scalable production through 2029.
1. Award and Contract Value
Leidos received a $617 million award to produce additional launchers for the Army’s IFPC Inc 2 air defense system, adding to the $356 million it secured in July and September 2025. These combined awards bring Leidos’ IFPC Inc 2 production contracts to nearly $1.2 billion and reflect a major investment in the system’s full-rate production.
2. Production, Delivery and Schedule
More than 100 launchers are committed for delivery, with the first Initial Operational Test and Evaluation launcher delivered two months ahead of schedule. Continued funding supports manufacturing, development and testing activities through 2029, ensuring scalable production and supply chain resilience.
3. Strategic and System Implications
This contract underpins Leidos’ NorthStar 2030 strategic focus on Air and Missile Defense, funding research, development and testing for an open-architecture system. IFPC Inc 2 integrates with existing command-and-control platforms and adapts to evolving threats with modular design for future effectors.