“This is a journey to see what s possible, what can we do with today s technologies, for a relatively minor cost,” Gen. John Murray told us. “Project Convergence ’20 cost us about the same thing as one Combat Training Center rotation” $23 million.
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Sydney J. Freedberg Jr. on April 05, 2021 at 2:42 PM
U.S. Army’s Air & Missile Defense Capability Enters Low Rate Initial Production Our Bureau 5410
Engagement Operations Centers (EOC) and Integrated Fire Control Network relays (IFCN) were delivered to U.S. Army for tests
Northrop Grumman Integrated Air and Missile Defense Battle Command System (IBCS), developed in partnership with the U.S. Army, has received authorization to proceed with low rate initial production (LRIP) following a successful Milestone C decision for the program.
This milestone, approved by the Department of Defense, represents a critical next step in moving the program closer to future deployment.
“The decision by our senior leaders to transition IBCS from development into initial production reflects their confidence in the maturity of the system and its readiness for operational testing to inform Initial Operational Capability,” said Maj. Gen. Rob Rasch, Army Program Executive Officer, Missiles and Space.
Northrop Receives Shelters to Outfit Missile Defense Battle Command System for Poland Our Bureau 1915
Shelters arrive at the Huntsville Manufacturing Facility where they will be outfitted as IBCS Engagement Operations Centers for Poland.
Northrop Grumman has taken delivery of six shelters that will be outfitted as Integrated Air and Missile Defense Battle Command System (IBCS) engagement operations centers (EOC) for Poland.
Poland has acquired the U.S. Army IBCS configuration and this delivery supports the production start of the IBCS hardware for Poland’s WISŁA air and missile defense program from Northrop Grumman’s Huntsville Manufacturing Center.
During this production phase, IBCS hardware is installed in the shelters to create functioning engagement operations centers (EOCs). These IBCS EOCs are integrated with IBCS battle management software that maximizes the combat potential of sensors and weapon systems. Once the integration is complete, the EOCs will undergo a