The U.S. Missile Defense Agency awarded Lockheed Martin a contract worth up to $4.1 billion to continue fielding, maintaining, and upgrading its battle command system. The contract period runs from May 1, 2024, through April 30, 2029, with an option to extend it to April 30, 2034. Lockheed stated that the new C2BMC-Next scope will upgrade the system with the latest technology for faster responses to emerging threats.
The C2BMC system connects various systems and radars to form a global missile defense architecture that protects the homeland and U.S. and allied forces worldwide. Work under the new C2BMC Next contract includes bringing in allies and partners for the first time. Lockheed will perform the majority of its work under the new contract in Huntsville, Alabama, and Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Recent upgrades to the system since 2021 have enhanced the Ground-Based Midcourse Defense system by providing a single real-time picture of threats from a broader set of sensors. The system is designed to defend the homeland against intercontinental ballistic missile threats from countries like North Korea and Iran. Lockheed has been the prime contractor for C2BMC since 2002, with numerous upgrades to adapt to evolving threats.
