ST. LOUIS & IRVINE, Calif. — Boeing and Anduril Industries have been selected by the U.S. Army to advance to the next phase of the Integrated Fires Protection Capability (IFPC) Increment 2 Second Interceptor competition.
The program aims to deploy a high-performance, mass-producible midrange interceptor designed to protect fixed and forward operating bases from cruise missiles, militarized uncrewed aerial systems (UAS), and related airborne threats.
Under the partnership, the team leverages Boeing’s seeker technology and compact airframe integrated with Anduril’s high-performance Solid Rocket Motor (SRM). The system is tailored to cover the operational engagement gap between short-range point defense systems and high-cost long-range air defense batteries.
Production will utilize Anduril’s newly established 450-acre Mississippi Solid Rocket Motor Complex—built through $100 million in private capital and $58 million in Defense Production Act Title III funding—to mitigate historical SRM supply chain bottlenecks.
The award transitions the Boeing-Anduril team into detailed design, system integration, and competitive capability demonstration ahead of U.S. Army operational testing.
Deal Summary
| Field | Details |
| Customer | U.S. Army |
| Prime Partners | Boeing & Anduril Industries |
| Program | Integrated Fires Protection Capability (IFPC) Increment 2 – Second Interceptor |
| Key Capability | Midrange base defense against cruise missiles and militarized drones |
| Core Technology | Boeing seeker & airframe integrated with Anduril Solid Rocket Motor (SRM) |
| Industrial Base | Anduril Mississippi SRM Complex ($158M joint private/DPA Title III investment) |
| Current Phase | Detailed design, system integration, and prototype demonstration |
This downselect reinforces the U.S. Army’s commitment to diversifying its air defense industrial base by integrating agile defense contractors into high-priority procurement lines. By pairing Boeing’s legacy expertise in precision guidance with Anduril’s scalable propulsion manufacturing, the partnership aims to deliver a resilient, high-volume counter-threat capability to frontline warfighters.
