# Army Advances ICE Commercialization

The Army’s Precise Wide Area Ionosphere Correction Solution (ICE), developed by DEVCOM Armaments Center, was selected for the xTech Inversion commercialization program. Aptos Orbital received a prize for its proposed commercial application and may prepare a Phase I proposal for a **$300,000 feasibility study**. The study has not been awarded, and the report identifies no open solicitation, proposal deadline, or procurement contact. If commercialized, ICE could be integrated into satellite payloads and potentially provide improved capabilities to Army users.

- The opportunity is at a commercialization and feasibility stage, not an announced contract award. Companies should distinguish Aptos Orbital’s prize from the potential Phase I study.
- Satellite payload, navigation, and related defense technology firms may find future teaming or licensing opportunities if ICE advances toward commercial deployment.
- The article reports no current action for prospective bidders; it does not provide a solicitation or a route to submit a proposal.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Defense & Military, Information Technology
**Published:** October 27, 2026

### Government Entities
- U.S. Army (Army)
- U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Armaments Center (DEVCOM Armaments Center)

### Vendors
- Aptos Orbital (awardee)

### Sources
- [Armaments Center’s ionosphere correction innovation earns team major tech win](https://www.army.mil/article-amp/296336/armaments_centers_ionosphere_correction_innovation_earns_team_major_tech_win) - Army.mil