DSCA announced a major sale of IFPC Increment 2 short-range air defence systems and IBCS to Denmark, marking the first potential export of the former.

The major sale valued at $3 billion includes eight IFPC Inc 2 launchers, 24 all-up round magazines, two Sentinel A4 radars, six IBCS network relays, and two Integrated Battle Command System (IBCS) complexes.

The approval makes Denmark the first potential export customer, not long after the deliveries to the US Army.

IFPC Inc 2 is a solution for short range placed between Centurion C-RAM based on Phalanx CIWS and MIM-104 Patriot long-range air defence system. The palletised launchers supplied by Leidos hold up to 18 AIM-9X Sidewinder missiles.

However, AIM-9X is an interim solution with a new missile in development expected to provide a longer range and improved counter-munition capabilities. Lockheed Martin recently shared a concept art for the new missile, which appears to be based on the shelved CUDA mini air-to-air missile. CUDA was designed as a hit-to-kill missile with no warhead but more space for fuel and a control system combining fins with thrusters for high agility.

Author: Kaan Azman

Editor:Özgür Ekşi