Northrop Grumman has secured two contracts with a combined value of $1.4bn, to modernise global air and missile defence capabilities for both the US Army and Poland.
The contracts focus on the Integrated Battle Command System (IBCS), which is designed to integrate sensors and weapons into a cohesive network, providing vital decision-making tools to commanders in real-time.
The first contract, awarded by the US Army's Aviation Missile Technology Consortium, is valued at $481m over a five-year period. It focuses on expanding software development for the IBCS.
Of this amount, $347.6m is allocated for Poland's defence initiatives, with the remaining $133.7m directed towards the US military and the Guam Defense System.
Northrop Grumman will spearhead collaborative efforts with experts in AI and model-based systems engineering, to enhance the software development capabilities of IBCS.
The contract also includes the integration of Polish sensors and the UK's Common Anti-Air Modular Missile system (CAMM).
The second contract, with a value of $899.6m, tasks Northrop Grumman with delivering IBCS as the unified command and control system for Poland's WISŁA medium-range and NAREW short-range air defence programmes.
This effort is expected to improve Poland's defence posture and interoperability with US forces.
Northrop Grumman global battle management and readiness vice-president and general manager Kenn Todorov said: “Northrop Grumman continues to support the US Army’s interoperability vision for a single integrated air picture to modernise air and missile defence through innovative development and deployment of IBCS software and hardware.
“Expanding IBCS capabilities will keep the US Army and US allies, such as Poland, ahead of evolving threats and capabilities, giving warfighters more decision time to save lives.”
In 2024, Northrop Grumman delivered the first complete set of major end items to the US Army, facilitating the early fielding of IBCS.
Additionally, in December 2024, IBCS was successfully integrated with the Army's Indirect Fire Protection Capability (IFPC) system.
The IBCS has undergone multiple flight tests, working in conjunction with the Lower Tier Air and Missile Defense Sensor (LTAMDS), Patriot Advanced Capability–3 (PAC-3), and Indirect Fire Protection Capability Increment 2 (IFPC Inc 2).
