https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/one-of-these-missiles-is-set-to-be-the-army-s-next-mid-tier-anti-air-interceptorContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/one-of-these-missiles-is-set-to-be-the-army-s-next-mid-tier-anti-air-interceptorhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/one-of-these-missiles-is-set-to-be-the-army-s-next-mid-tier-anti-air-interceptor#u69855Wed, 16 Sep 2026 05:45:55 +0000The U.S. Army has progressed the Boeing-Anduril team in the Indirect Fire Protection Capability Increment 2 competition. This mid-tier interceptor aims to neutralize drones and cruise missiles while maintaining magazine depth. In related procurement, the Army awarded Lockheed a $1.2 billion contract for the PrSM Increment 2 system following a successful missile launch in February. These efforts occur as the military faces criticism over drone adoption and warnings from the Congressional Research Service that the XM30 Infantry Fighting Vehicle may lack necessary organic counter-UAS defenses.Why https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/one-of-these-missiles-is-set-to-be-the-army-s-next-mid-tier-anti-air-interceptorhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/one-of-these-missiles-is-set-to-be-the-army-s-next-mid-tier-anti-air-interceptor#u67069Sun, 13 Sep 2026 14:25:58 +0000The United States Army has selected Lockheed and a Boeing-Anduril team for the next phase of the Indirect Fire Protection Capability Increment 2 competition. The ongoing effort aims to find the military's next mid-tier anti-air interceptor. Meanwhile, the Army is also eyeing a November shoot-off for low-cost interceptors and plans to give industry multiple bites at that specific effort. These initiatives address modern defense needs against diverse aerial threats, guiding future procurement and deployment schedules for ground forces.Why it mattersThe service is actively modernizing its sh