World Defense Show 2026: Northrop Grumman to present improved C2 management system
The Northrop Grumman Integrated Battle Command System is in service with Poland and the US Army with another 20 countries believed to have expressed an interest.
The USN requires the latest technology to protect aircraft from surface-to-air missiles. (Photo: Northrop Grumman)
Northrop Grumman is working on a $115 million production contract from the USN for large aircraft IR countermeasures (LAIRCM) systems.
The company will integrate the latest version of its LAIRCM system onto rotary-wing and fixed-wing aircraft flown by the USN, as well as aircraft operated by allied nations.
The LAIRCM system for the USN combines an advanced IR missile warning system and directed laser countermeasures to defeat SAMs.
Northrop Grumman was also recently awarded contracts for integration, sustainment and support of USN LAIRCM equipment, including the AN/AAQ-24(V) laser-based system.
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The Northrop Grumman Integrated Battle Command System is in service with Poland and the US Army with another 20 countries believed to have expressed an interest.
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