Common Infrared Countermeasures program: Difference between revisions

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CIRCM, the Common Infrared Countermeasures program, is a [[United States Army]] initiative 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, or [[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 [[United States Department of Defense|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, systems by [[BAE Systems]], [http://es.itt.com/circm/ ITT Corporation]'s 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) ===