Boeing was awarded an Other Transaction Authority project agreement on 5 December to develop the new mid-range interceptor as part of the Army’s efforts to enhance defences against emerging aerial threats. The Boeing–Anduril team aims to complement existing short- and long-range air defence systems with an affordable solution to counter low-flying, mid-range threats such as cruise missiles and militarised drones.
“This partnership underscores our commitment to forming innovative, disruptive and agile industry teams that deliver new capabilities to warfighters sooner,” said Bob Ciesla, vice president of Boeing Precision Engagement Systems. “We’re confident that this partnership will result in a novel solution that helps meet the Army’s evolving air defense needs.”
“Boeing and Anduril are partnering to deliver a critical, scalable rocket motor systems capability for the U.S. Army,” said Burhan Muzaffar, senior vice president at Anduril Industries. “This partnership is a major step forward in strengthening the industrial base and ensuring our warfighters receive the reliable, modern capabilities they need.”
The Army expects the IFPC Increment 2 Second Interceptor to integrate with existing systems and deliver more robust, cost-effective layered air and missile defence. It plans to select companies to move forward to the prototype stage of the competition in 2026.
