TADIRCM
Abstract
The Tactical Aircraft Directed Infrared Countermeasures (TADIRCM) system provides the war fighter with protection against surface and air-to-air missiles. This project looks at an advanced Infrared Countermeasure (IRCM) capability for USN/USMC rotary wing/tilt rotor assault aircraft against Infrared (IR) Man Portable Air Defense System and Surface-to-Air threats. This project is divided into two components: 1) An advanced missile warning threat detection capability named Joint and Allied Threat Awareness System (JATAS) and 2) An advanced IR countermeasure capability Assault Directed Infrared Countermeasure (DIRCM). OSD has designated the U.S. Army as the lead to develop and field DIRCM capability assault aircraft. The Army program has been designated Common Infrared Countermeasures (CIRCM). JATAS will be the front end of an integrated survivability suite. It will require integration with the APR-39 or follow-on Radar Warning Receiver/Electronic Warfare integration bus, the ALE-47 Countermeasures Dispensing System, and a number of joint and allied platforms. It will also provide advanced capabilities that require extensive testing & evaluation of IRCM techniques. New PU 3302 JATAS was established to begin in FY 2011. Prior year efforts (FY 2008 - FY 2010) were funded via PU 3040 (TADIRCM).
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2012
- Source ID
- 3040_0604272N_4_1319_PB_2012
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