In-Flight Interceptor Communications System (IFICS)

The In-flight Interceptor Communications System (IFICS) provides the communications links between the BM/C2 and the exoatmospheric kill vehicle (KV) during flight to its target. This link provides In-flight Target Updates (IFTUs), Target Object Maps (TOMs), and status information to the weapon. An IFICS prototype system has been installed at the Kwajalein Missile Range in support of development and test activities.