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Rafael Joins Army's IFPC Inc 2 Interceptor Program

February 9, 2026

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Key Takeaways

Rafael selected for Phase I of Army's IFPC Inc 2 interceptor program.
Joins Lockheed Martin and Boeing-Anduril team in competition.
Rafael's solution revolves around an updated Tamir missile.
Army plans to choose companies for prototyping stage later this year.

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Strategic Implications

Rafael's selection may indicate the Army's growing interest in advanced, reliable interceptor solutions. The competition could suggest a shift in the Army's air defense priorities, with a focus on targeting lower-flying, supersonic cruise missiles, which may benefit Rafael's updated Tamir missile.

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What Happened

Second Interceptor Competition Heats Up With New Entrant

Rafael has been selected for Phase I of the Army’s second Indirect Fire Protection Capability (IFPC) Increment 2 interceptor program, joining Lockheed Martin and the Boeing-Anduril team. The company’s new solution revolves around an updated version of the Tamir missile, which will be produced at a new facility in Arkansas. The Army began hunting for a second interceptor over two years ago, and the current IFPC Inc 2 deal was awarded to Dynetics and RTX in late 2024. The Army plans to choose which companies will move forward to the prototyping stage later this year, as reported by Breaking Defense.

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