To make this website work, we log user data. By using Shephard's online services, you agree to our Privacy Policy, including cookie policy.

×
Open menu Search

CIRCM gears up for full-rate production

15th March 2021 - 15:17 GMT | by The Shephard News Team

RSS
US Army airborne countermeasures programme passes IOT&E milestone.

The Common Infrared Countermeasure (CIRCM) system from Northrop Grumman is ready to enter full-rate production, following a successful six-month initial operational test and evaluation (IOT&E) activity with the US Army.

CIRCM (pictured) is a lightweight countermeasure system that uses laser energy to defend rotary-wing, tiltrotor and small fixed-wing aircraft against IR-guided missiles. Its modular, open systems architecture allows it to be integrated with systems and sensors to address current and emerging threats.

Shephard Defence Insight notes that Northrop Grumman was awarded an engineering and manufacturing development contract in 2015 and the first test systems were delivered in 2016.

‘Through our partnership with the U.S. Army and our suppliers, we have already delivered over 100 production systems,’ said Bob Gough, VP of navigation, targeting and survivability at Northrop Grumman.

During the IOT&E phase, CIRCM was flown through a ‘multitude of scenarios and environments’ to assess its ability to detect, engage and defeat threats, the company added in a 15 March statement.

As part of our promise to deliver comprehensive coverage to our Defence Insight and Premium News subscribers, our curated defence news content provides the latest industry updates, contract awards and programme milestones.

CIRCM

The Shephard News Team

Author

The Shephard News Team


As part of our promise to deliver comprehensive coverage to Premium News and Defence Insight …

Read full bio

Share to

Linkedin