United States
US Army awards $617M air defense contract
Wednesday, 15 April 2026 at 10:50 UTC · 1 source
The US Army has awarded a $617 million contract to Leidos Dynetics for the supply of IFPC Inc 2 air defense systems. Under this contract, the Army plans to purchase 62 launchers, with missiles such as the AIM-9X to be acquired separately. This procurement is part of ongoing efforts to bolster US air defense capabilities amid global tensions.
Key Details
Contract value: $617 million
Launchers: 62 IFPC Inc 2 systems
Missiles: AIM-9X (separate purchase)
Sources
Cycle: Wednesday, 15 April 2026 at 10:50 UTC · First reported: 6h ago