[MarkSheppard]

https://twitter.com/AirPowerNEW1/sta...77360507617629

Long thread.

US Army will spend 2024 putting its 50kW DE #MSHORAD & #IFPC-HPM platoons through the paces at various exercises focused on developing TTP's & integrating with kinetic counterparts. Coming out of this, both are expected to transition into formal programs for fielding more broadly.

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While the Army & other services have 5, 10, & 20 kW High Energy Lasers and High Power Microwave systems operationally deployed to protect deployed troops and operational bases, DE-MSHORAD, and IFPC-HPM are the first two of several DEW's being integrated into US Army units.

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In 2025, the US Army would also begin receiving the first of 4 300 kW IFPC-High Energy Laser systems from LM & Dynetics. IFPC HEL & HPM will form the non kinetic components of the Indirect Fires Protection Capability, with the Enduring Shield acting as its kinetic component.

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Together, these will sit below the #PATRIOT & THAAD components of Army's Integrated Air & Missile Defense, and cover the short range air defense needs against Cruise Missiles, Group 3+ UAS, & RAM. Army plans to field 9 IFPC battalions (27 IFPC batteries).