Leidos' Enduring Shield system successfully intercepts UAS and CM targets in a flight test. The demonstration highlights the system's capabilities and integration with the Integrated Battle Command System.
Leidos demonstrates the effectiveness of its Enduring Shield system in intercepting UAS and CM targets during recent flight tests. Image Credit: LeidosReston, VA, USA – September 19, 2024:
Leidos, in collaboration with the U.S. Army, has achieved a significant milestone in missile defense technology. The company's Enduring Shield system successfully intercepted both Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) and Cruise Missiles (CM) during a recent flight test.
The demonstration showcased the system's ability to detect, track, engage, and neutralize aerial threats using a surface-launched AIM-9X missile. The integration of the Integrated Battle Command System (IBCS), Sentinel A3, and Missile Datalink further enhanced the system's capabilities.
"This successful test is a testament to our commitment to providing cutting-edge solutions for missile defense," said Dino Pusinsky, Leidos Enduring Shield Product Area Vice President. "It marks a major step forward in evaluating the operational readiness and lethality of the IFPC Inc 2 system."
Leidos has recently been awarded a contract to provide additional hardware assets to support the Army's Enduring Indirect Fires Protection Capability (IFPC) Initial Operational Test and Evaluation (IOT&E). These upgrades will enhance the system's capabilities and integration with the Army's Integrated Air and Missile Defense architecture.
The IFPC Inc 2 system is designed to protect critical infrastructure from aerial threats. It bridges the gap between tactical and strategic missile defense systems, offering a comprehensive solution for countering CMs and UASs.