The U.S. Army demonstrated the Integrated Battle Command System, an advanced network designed to link sensors and weapons across the battlefield, during a missile flight test on Oct. 2 at White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico.
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IBCS Missile Defense Capabilities
The service branch said Monday the test, led by the Program Executive Office Missiles and Space in coordination with the 3rd Battalion, 43rd Air Defense Artillery Regiment, showcased IBCS’ advanced capabilities. During the demonstration, soldiers from the 3rd Battalion were able to detect, track and eliminate two maneuvering cruise missiles in a contested environment, achieving two first-shot intercepts, underscoring the system’s effectiveness in real-world combat scenarios. This missile flight test concluded the IBCS follow-on operational test and evaluation phase.
Modernizing Missile Defense Through Unified Sensor Networks
The IBCS leverages the “any-sensor, best-weapon” operational principle to integrate real-time data from multiple sensors into a single, coherent operational picture, enabling faster decision-making, smarter threat engagement and greater resilience under attack. This approach aims to advance the Army’s efforts to modernize air and missile defense, enhancing its operational edge to meet emerging threats.
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