CIRCM - Common Infrared Countermeasures
5th Generation IRCM Technology for Unparalleled Warfighter Protection
Our Common Infrared Countermeasures (CIRCM) solution is a lightweight, highly reliable infrared countermeasure system that is compatible with rotary wing, tiltrotor and small fixed wing aircraft. Within two years of commencing full-rate production, CIRCM has delivered its 500th shipset and achieved over 30,000 operational flight hours across the AH-64, CH-47 and UH-60.
CIRCM utilizes the most advanced laser and pointing technology to protect warfighters against advanced infrared missiles – thus enabling mission success. This affordable solution interfaces with existing aircraft survivability equipment and uses open architecture to support future growth.
The Low-Risk Approach to High-Level Protection
The system architecture is designed to defeat modern infrared anti-aircraft missiles while conforming to the challenging size, weight, and power restrictions of smaller airframes.
Benefits, Listed by Feature:
Pointer/Tracker
- Low cost
- High reliability
- Lightweight and suitable for light helicopters
- Minimal air-stream intrusion
- Modular design
- Configured for capability enhancements and spiral upgrades
Quantum Cascade Laser
- Fast, simultaneous break-lock jamming
- Power to defeat future threats
- Reliable solid-state sources
- All-weather, all-altitude operation
- Field replaceable
- Dual production facilities
Most Experienced Team in Laser IRCM
Northrop Grumman is a leading innovator in laser directional infrared countermeasures (DIRCM). We have installed systems on more than 1,500 aircraft of 80 types, including CV-22, CH/MH-53, CH-46 and a host of additional rotary and fixed wing types. We’ve been protecting warfighters against infrared threats for more than 50 years, with a track record of innovation, investment and over a million operational flight hours.
Our team has led the way with core IRCM technologies, including:
- Multiband laser
- Continuous laser automatic boresighting
- QCL laser technology
- Battle-ready track algorithms
- High resolution camera
- Multi-pointer jamming synchronization
With our CIRCM solution, high-level protection comes with low risk.
In the News
Northrop Grumman-built Common Infrared Countermeasure Systems Approved by US Army for Early Fielding
Northrop Grumman Awarded Full-Rate Production Contract for Common Infrared Countermeasure Systems
Northrop Grumman Receives Common Infrared Countermeasures Contract with $482 Million Ceiling
Ft. Hood Black Hawk aviation crews test new Army aircraft survivability system (U.S. Army)
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