Northrop Grumman fulfils US Army IBCS MEIs delivery under LRIP
Northrop Grumman has completed delivery of all major end items (MEIs) for the US Army’s Integrated Battle Command System (IBCS) under the low-rate initial production (LRIP) contract.
The delivery of these MEIs signifies Northrop Grumman’s ability to produce and deliver defence systems at scale, allowing the US Army to expedite the fielding of IBCS.
It comes after the company delivered first full set of IBCS MEIs last year.
The company delivered 142 MEIs under LRIP phase, which include 35 engagement operations centres (EOC), 32 integrated fire control network (IFCN) relays, and 75 integrated collaborative environments (ICE) from its facility in Huntsville, Alabama.
Northrop Grumman global command and control solutions vice president Jeremy Knupp said: “Northrop Grumman’s delivery of IBCS MEIs to the US Army underscores our commitment to deliver cutting-edge technology.
“We have the manufacturing depth and capacity to deliver IBCS at speed, ensuring our armed forces are equipped to meet the challenges of modern warfare with enhanced situational awareness, decision-making precision and operational adaptability.”
Northrop Grumman is set to commence manufacturing IBCS under a full-rate production contract at its Enhanced Production and Integration Center (EPIC) in Madison, Alabama.
The EPIC is designed to further Northrop Grumman’s ability to scale up and accelerate production while expanding capacity for high-rate manufacturing programmes.
IBCS integrates sensors and effectors into a unified command and control system, offering warfighters a comprehensive view of the battlefield.
Its network-enabled, modular, open, and scalable architecture merges sensor data into a cohesive and actionable battlespace picture.
This capability provides warfighters with additional time to assess and respond to threats and serves as a critical element for enabling joint and coalition multi-domain operations.
Currently in production, IBCS will be deployed as part of the US Army’s programme of record for integrated air and missile defence modernisation.
In December 2021, Northrop Grumman receive five-year contract valued at over $1bn from the US Army for both low-rate initial production and full-rate production of IBCS.
The US Army’s IBCS, developed by Northrop Grumman, successfully integrated with the service’s new Indirect Fire Protection Capability (IFPC) system in December 2024.
