Poland’s Ministry of National Defense has announced the full operational capability of its Integrated Air and Missile Defense Battle Command System, or IBCS, Patriot air and missile defense platform.
The U.S. Army said Monday that the system will enhance the NATO member nation’s capability to reinforce national and allied defense.
“This effort goes far beyond a technical milestone—it is a signal of deterrence, interoperability and cohesion,” stated Lt. Gen. Frank Lozano, the U.S. Army’s portfolio acquisition executive FIRES.
What Is the IBCS-Enabled Patriot?
The milestone is part of Poland’s WISLA program, which features two IBCS-enabled Patriot sensors and launchers to detect and defeat enemy missiles and aircraft.
Developed by Northrop Grumman, the IBCS unifies systems, regardless of source, to provide warfighters with a comprehensive look into the battlefield. The technology has a modular, open and scalable architecture to support integration with future systems.
IBCS also ensures interoperability with U.S. and NATO defense platforms, creating a layered defense network that enables multi-nation threat tracking.
“As a cutting-edge solution for integrated air and missile defense, IBCS continuously enhances its capabilities with innovative, unified, and cost-effective approaches to meet global air and missile defense demands,” commented Kenn Todorov, vice president and general manager of command and control and weapons integration at Northrop Grumman.
Northrop Grumman said the WISLA program will incorporate additional Patriot equipment into the IBCS. The Army also plans to field the IBCS to combatant commands in Europe and the Indo-Pacific.