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Army Advances Boeing, Lockheed Martin in IFPC Phase 2

By Drooid · Sep 11, 2026, 7:23 PM UTC · How we work

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U.S. Army moved Boeing, Lockheed Martin and a Boeing-Anduril partnership into Phase 2 of the IFPC Increment 2 Second Interceptor program.
Boeing’s interceptor uses seeker technology, a compact airframe, Anduril’s solid-rocket motor and a Modular Open Systems Architecture.
Lockheed Martin’s selection eliminates a U.S. subsidiary of Israel’s Rafael from the IFPC competition.
IFPC Increment 2 seeks a mid-range missile to bridge short-range defenses and systems like Patriot and THAAD.

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Story summary

U.S. Army moved Boeing, Lockheed Martin and a Boeing-Anduril partnership into Phase 2 of the IFPC Increment 2 Second Interceptor program.
Boeing’s interceptor uses seeker technology, a compact airframe, Anduril’s solid-rocket motor and a Modular Open Systems Architecture.
Lockheed Martin’s selection eliminates a U.S. subsidiary of Israel’s Rafael from the IFPC competition.
IFPC Increment 2 seeks a mid-range missile to bridge short-range defenses and systems like Patriot and THAAD.