Northrop Grumman’s Integrated Battle Command System Tested In Homeland Defense Scenarios

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Northrop Grumman's Integrated Battle Command System (IBCS) successfully defended the National Capital Region against simulated cruise missiles and compromised aircraft in recent demonstrations. IBCS has shown its data-centric extensibility and ability to take on additional missions, including homeland defense. The system's open architecture allowed for the integration of existing Army and Air Force sensors and effectors. Soldiers used IBCS and the Joint Track Management Capability to extend the defended area across the National Capital Region. These demonstrations showcase IBCS' ability to unify sensors and shooters to defeat complex threats.

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• IBCS successfully defended the National Capital Region against simulated cruise missiles and compromised aircraft in recent demonstrations.
• IBCS has shown its data-centric extensibility and ability to take on additional missions, including homeland defense.
• The system's open architecture allowed for the integration of existing Army and Air Force sensors and effectors.
• Soldiers used IBCS and the Joint Track Management Capability to significantly extend the defended area across the National Capital Region.
• These demonstrations further prove IBCS' ability to unify sensors and shooters to decide the best action to defeat complex threats.

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HUNTSVILLE, Ala., Oct. 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Northrop Grumman Corporation’s (NYSE: NOC) Integrated Battle Command System (IBCS) defended the National Capital Region against simulated cruise missile and compromised aircraft in a series of recent demonstrations, an evolution of technical capabilities for the system.

Service members using the Integrated Battle Command System (IBCS) at Redstone Arsenal, Huntsville, Alabama. (Photo Credit: U.S. Army)

As the cornerstone of the U.S. Army’s efforts to modernize air and missile defense, IBCS now has shown its data-centric extensibility to take on additional missions including homeland defense, as it has proven through previous rigorous testing of its ability to defend the warfighter.

• During the first two demonstrations, IBCS’ open architecture allowed the rapid integration of existing Army and Air Force sensors and effectors, such as Sentinel, Avenger and National Advanced Surface-to-Air-Missile System (NASAMS).
• Through the concluding demonstration, soldiers from the 263^rd Air and Missile Defense Command used IBCS and the Joint Track Management Capability to integrate Navy sensor information to significantly extend the defended area across the National Capital Region.
• These successful demonstrations further prove IBCS’ ability to unify sensors and shooters to decide the best action to out-pace and defeat complex threats.
  

Expert:

Rebecca Torzone, vice president and general manager, combat systems and mission readiness, Northrop Grumman: “IBCS is continuously showing its ability to unify all available sensors and shooters. Through the recent National Capital Region demonstrations, IBCS proved its capabilities in providing homeland defense against cruise missiles and other aerial threats. IBCS is ready now to take on the tomorrow’s threats.”

Details on IBCS:

IBCS is a revolutionary command control system that unifies current and future assets across the battlespace, regardless of source, service or domain. Through its modular, open and scalable architecture, it gives warfighters capabilities they never had before by fusing sensor data for a single, actionable picture of the full battlespace that enables rapid, informed decisions to optimize shooters. This capability extends the battlespace, giving warfighters more time to make decisions on how best to defeat threats. This system is the centerpiece of the U.S. Army’s modernization strategy for air and missile defense, supporting a multi-domain future and continued modernization of U.S. and Allied capabilities.

Northrop Grumman is a leading global aerospace and defense technology company. Our pioneering solutions equip our customers with the capabilities they need to connect and protect the world, and push the boundaries of human exploration across the universe. Driven by a shared purpose to solve our customers’ toughest problems, our 98,000 employees define possible every day.

Contact:	Meaghan Cox
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FAQ

What is IBCS?

IBCS is a revolutionary command control system that unifies current and future assets across the battlespace, regardless of source, service or domain.

What were the recent demonstrations about?

The recent demonstrations showcased IBCS' ability to defend the National Capital Region against simulated cruise missiles and compromised aircraft.

What capabilities does IBCS provide?

IBCS fuses sensor data to provide a single, actionable picture of the full battlespace, enabling rapid, informed decisions to optimize shooters.

What is the significance of IBCS in the U.S. Army's modernization strategy?

IBCS is the centerpiece of the U.S. Army's modernization strategy for air and missile defense, supporting a multi-domain future and continued modernization of U.S. and Allied capabilities.

Who is Northrop Grumman?

Northrop Grumman is a leading global aerospace and defense technology company that provides pioneering solutions for connecting and protecting the world.