IFPC currently has three layers -The Enduring Shield launcher with kinetic capability (would be capable of fielding multiple missiles starting with AIM-9X and moving beyond that with via block upgrades), the High Power Microwave layer which is currently contracted to field a version of the Leonidas solid-state HPM system, and a 300kW class High Energy Laser weapon system. At the divisional air defense battalion level, the current capability being fielded is 3 MSHORAD batteries, 1 IFPC battery, and 1 Fixed or Mobile LIDS battery. These ratios are subject to change. MSHORAD an LIDS will both have dedicated DE layers in the form of 50kW and 20kW systems focused on Counter UAS and with the 50kW also on the counter mortar etc needs. Both could also have HPM effectors.
The 50x330 mm EAPS was never included in either of those systems, it was probably scrapped long before any of the current iterations of this started. The focus on munitions is very much on 30mm, 35 mm and 40 mm proximity and steerable proximity rounds. Even with the current heavy investments, the Army would be lucky to field the currently planned SHORAD and IFPC force structure..let alone add additional packages to it.
On a previous point about providing organic Counter UAS protection to high value ADA assets such as TPY-2 radars..the MSHORAD and single vehicle M-LIDS platform could serve that role. Both of those offer good capability for that mission and will be improved over time. Layered with DE systems this will be what will tackle the Group 1 through Group 3 UAS threats and any combination of layered or even swarming attacks. Both are mature and fielded (single vehicle MLIDS is not but does not have any developmental systems - it's merely moving operational kinetic, EW or C2 packages from 2 vehicles to one).
The 50x330 mm EAPS was never included in either of those systems, it was probably scrapped long before any of the current iterations of this started. The focus on munitions is very much on 30mm, 35 mm and 40 mm proximity and steerable proximity rounds. Even with the current heavy investments, the Army would be lucky to field the currently planned SHORAD and IFPC force structure..let alone add additional packages to it.
On a previous point about providing organic Counter UAS protection to high value ADA assets such as TPY-2 radars..the MSHORAD and single vehicle M-LIDS platform could serve that role. Both of those offer good capability for that mission and will be improved over time. Layered with DE systems this will be what will tackle the Group 1 through Group 3 UAS threats and any combination of layered or even swarming attacks. Both are mature and fielded (single vehicle MLIDS is not but does not have any developmental systems - it's merely moving operational kinetic, EW or C2 packages from 2 vehicles to one).
