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CIRCM, The Common Infrared Countermeasures program, is a United States Army program intended to develop a lightweight, low-cost and modular laser-based infrared protection system for U.S. helicopters and light fixed-wing aircraft. The technology will primarily provide defense against shoulder-fired, heat-seeking missiles [[MANPADS]]. The program is being developed to replace older, less reliable suites such as the Advanced Threat Infrared Countermeasures ATIRCM and Large Aircraft Infrared Countermeasures LAIRCM systems, which have drawn repeated criticism from military commanders and industry actors.
The CIRCM system will be designed to meet Tri-Service "common" Army, Navy, and Air Force requirements. The Department of Defense’s (DoD) strategy is to competitively develop a lightweight and cost-effective jammer subsystem for installation on all DoD rotary-wing and slow moving fixed-wing aircraft.<ref>{{cite web|last=Osborn|first=Kris|title=Army Improving Helicopter Protective Measures|url=http://www.army.mil/article/43929/|publisher=United States Army|accessdate=6 September 2011}}</ref> Currently, platforms by [[BAE Systems]], [[ITT Defense and Information Solutions]], (now [[ITT Exelis]]) [[Northrop Grumman]] and [[Raytheon]] are under consideration.<ref>{{cite web|title=Request for Information - Common Infrared Countermeasure (CIRCM) Program|url=https://www.fbo.gov/index?s=opportunity&mode=form&tab=core&id=c2e3412e9db20183d6581810bae29979&cck=1&au=&ck=|publisher=United States General Services Administration - Federal Business Opporunities|accessdate=29 August 2011}}</ref>
== Infrared Countermeasures (IRCM) ==
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