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Northrop Grumman's Integrated Battle Command System (IBCS) recently completed a successful test at White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico. During the test, IBCS effectively integrated data from the Lower Tier Air and Missile Defense Sensor (LTAMDS) to track and intercept a long-range cruise missile surrogate using a PAC-3 Missile Segment Enhancement.

Rebecca Torzone, Northrop Grumman's vice president and general manager for global battle management and readiness, emphasized the importance of this integration, stating that it is a crucial step in modernizing integrated air and missile defense. Torzone highlighted that IBCS is ready for deployment and plays a key role in the global battlespace by efficiently countering complex threats.

IBCS is designed to unify various assets in the battlespace, regardless of their source, service, or domain. It has demonstrated its compatibility with a wide range of sensors and shooters, including Patriot, Sentinel, F-35, CAMM, Giraffe, PAC 2 (GEM-T), PAC 3, and other sovereign capabilities. Its modular, open, and scalable architecture allows for the fusion of sensor data, providing a comprehensive view of the battlespace and enabling rapid decision-making to optimize shooters' capabilities.

In 2023, IBCS was approved for full-rate production, allowing the Army to plan for fielding operational air defense units later in the year. Additionally, it achieved initial operational capability, making it available for deployment in wartime operations. Internationally, Poland has declared Basic Operational Capability for IBCS as part of their WISŁA medium-range air defense program. Furthermore, IBCS is slated for deployment in the Defense of Guam as part of the U.S. Army's program of record for integrated air and missile defense modernization.