Remote Interceptor News Today

In a bid to win a spot on the IFPC Inc 2 program as the second interceptor, Israel’s Rafael will throw its hat into the ring with Iron Dome’s Tamir interceptor, and Lockheed says it may have a contender too.

While the company says a prototype launcher is "nearly complete," in the meantime the Army is receiving Raytheon’s AIM-9X interceptor with plans to confirm that thermal management problems have been solved.

The service anticipates fielding its first Integrated Battle Command System (IBCS) in 2024, a C2 system that will be a centerpiece for the air defense effort.

The Army is embarking on a new Integrated Fires Test Campaign that will bring together modernized capability over the next five years.

Lockheed Martin and the US Army have conducted a live target engagement using its Remote Interceptor Guidance-360 (RIG-360) capability.