Large Aircraft InfraRed Counter Measures (LAIRCM)
Abstract
Totals include funding for Program Resources Collection Process (PRCP) Program Number 357, Large Aircraft Infrared Countermeasures (LAIRCM) - ACAT 1C The program funding includes reductions for overhead efficiencies that are not intended to impact program content. The efficiencies reductions total $0.097M in FY12. The Large Aircraft Infrared Countermeasures (LAIRCM) system is an evolutionary acquisition program that provides significantly improved defensive systems capability for DoD aircraft to counter the infrared (IR) Man-Portable Air-Defense Systems (MANPADS) missile threat. The current LAIRCM system configuration [AN/AAQ-24V] consists of an ultra-violet missile warning sensor (MWS), a laser transmitter assembly, control interface unit (CIU) and processors to detect, track, jam and counter incoming IR missiles. The number of sensors and turrets per aircraft is determined by the size and signature of the aircraft. The system is fully automatic following system power-up. LAIRCM requirements are documented in the multi-command Operational Requirements Document (ORD) – LAIRCM ORD 314-92, validated on 03 Aug 98. The system was first fielded on the C-17 aircraft. The baseline program development is complete and consists of the small laser transmitter assembly (SLTA), ultra-violet MWS, processor, control interface unit (CIU) and a repeater (on some aircraft) to meet the need for advanced IR countermeasures. The Guardian Laser Transmitter Assembly (GLTA) is an upgrade to the baseline transmitter equipment. First production GLTA delivery occurred in June 08. Development of the Next Generation Missile Warning System (NexGen MWS) is new hardware that improves capability. Baseline equipment (ultra-violet MWS) will be retrofitted with the NexGen MWS as it becomes available. DT/OT was conducted in FY10 with IOT&E in FY11. LAIRCM upgrades – This includes continuous hardware and software upgrades and testing of the LAIRCM system to maintain concurrency with new and emerging threats. These upgrades include, but are not limited to capability, hardware and/or software, upgrades to current LAIRCM line replaceable units (LRUs) for capabilities like engagement reporting (ER), Closed Loop Infrared Countermeasures (CLIRCM) and other emerging capabilities to upgrade/update system threat defeating ability. It also includes development/integration of new LRUs/LRU variants into the current LAIRCM system based on emerging technology and upgrades to the capability of LAIRCM support/test equipment. Group A integration and testing as well as integration support to incorporate LAIRCM on new platforms (including C-130J and multiple potential C-130 variants) as defined by AMC and AFSOC, multiple potential tanker aircraft variants as defined by AMC, and other federal agency requirements as directed by DoD will be accomplished. This program is in Budget Activity 7, Operational System Development because this budget activity includes development efforts to upgrade systems that have been fielded or have received approval for full rate production and anticipate production funding in the current or subsequent fiscal year.
Document Details
- Document Type
- R2 Budgetary Justification
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2012
- Source ID
- 0401134F_7_3600_PB_2012
- Change Summary Explanation
- FY10: -$1.084M adjustment (1) -$0.112 Congressional General Reduction (2) -$0.972 Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) adjustment
- Service Agency Name
- Air Force
Entities
Organizations
- United States Air Force
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