Military Embedded Systems

Infrared countermeasure system enters operational testing

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August 29, 2019

Emma Helfrich

Technology Editor

Military Embedded Systems

Infrared countermeasure system enters operational testing
Photo courtesy of Northrop Grumman.

FALLS CHURCH, Va. Northrop Grumman Corporation?s Common Infrared Countermeasure (CIRCM) systems for the U.S. Army has entered Initial Operational Test and Evaluation.

 

CIRCM is a lightweight countermeasure system that uses laser energy to defend aircraft against infrared threats.

According to the company, its modular, open systems architecture allows it to be integrated with systems and sensors to address current and emerging threats.

 

 

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