Missile defence: Integrated Battle Command System (IBCS) demonstrates operational readiness in flight test

The test scenario simulated an air-breathing target, which was successfully tracked and classified by IBCS in combination with the in-development Lower Tier Air and Missile Defense Sensor (LTAMDS). IBCS then calculated the engagement and defeated the target using a Patriot Advanced Capability 3 Missile Segment Enhancement interceptor.

“This decisive test solidifies IBCS as the solution for meeting the critical integrated air and missile defense demands of U.S. and allied warfighters on a global scale,” said Kenn Todorov, vice president and general manager, command and control weapons integration, Northrop Grumman. “The seamless integration and outstanding performance exhibited demonstrates IBCS’ readiness to operate in the most complex threat environments worldwide, strengthening international security and domestic defense initiatives.”

Northrop Grumman recently completed major end item deliveries under its LRIP contract and will now manufacture the system under a full-rate production contract in Huntsville. Its new Enhanced Production and Integration Center (EPIC) expands production capacity for high-rate manufacturing of critical defence systems.

IBCS is a fire-control and battle management system that unifies legacy and future defence systems across domains and services. Its modular, network-enabled, open architecture allows for sensor fusion, giving warfighters a single, actionable view of the battlespace to enhance response time and decision-making.

The system is currently fielded in Poland and is part of the U.S. Army’s broader integrated air and missile defence modernisation strategy. In September, Poland’s Ministry of National Defence conducted a successful operational exercise with its IBCS-enabled WISŁA medium-range air defence system, highlighting strong U.S.-Poland cooperation and Northrop Grumman’s role in advancing allied defence capabilities.

Source: Northrop Grumman.