Northrop Grumman awarded $481M Army contract to upgrade missile defense software

Northrop Grumman Systems Corp., based in Huntsville, Alabama, has secured a $481.3 million hybrid contract from the US Army to enhance the Integrated Air and Missile Defense Battle Command System (IBCS) software. IBCS integrates data from various sensors and weapons, providing a unified battlespace picture and enabling rapid, informed decision-making. Its modular and scalable architecture allows for seamless incorporation of current and future systems, enhancing the Army's ability to counter evolving threats.

The contract was competitively solicited online, attracting twenty-one bids. Work will be conducted across multiple locations: McLean, Virginia; Huntsville, Alabama; Linthicum Heights, Maryland; and Orlando, Florida. The project is slated for completion by December 30, 2029. Army obligated $347.6 million of the funding comes from fiscal 2024 foreign military sales funds designated for Poland, underscoring the system's international relevance. The Army Contracting Command at Redstone Arsenal, Alabama, will oversee the contract.

This development follows Northrop Grumman's recent milestones with IBCS, including a $1.4 billion contract awarded in December 2021 for low-rate initial production and full-rate production.