MDA’s push to speed up the program, spurred by congressional influence, includes a fielding date of 2028.

The Army has four planned increments for the long-range missile, looking for an ultimate range of more than 1,000 km (621 mi.).

The command is transitioning to the Mavan Smart System.

Although most details remain secret, the Army and Navy have started fielding the first tranche of autonomous systems under the year-old Replicator initiative.

Any new vendors face a high-bar for matching the volume of GMLRS production by Lockheed and propulsion supplier Northrop Grumman.

The company has received four letters of request for price and availability for IBCS from undisclosed countries.

Australia and the U.S. have pledged to enhance cooperation on air and missile defense and gave details on initiatives around the Lockheed Martin GMLRS and PrSM.

IFPC currently fires the AIM-9X Sidewinder missile for ground-launched air defense.