DAIRCM Development
Abstract
The projects in this element advances the processor, laser, and sensor development of the AN/AAQ-45 Distributed Aperture Infrared Countermeasures (DAIRCM) system in order to outpace current / future threats in addition to adding growth for future capabilities. These modifications significantly increase aircraft survivability of Department of Navy (DoN) assault aircraft in complex terrain for worldwide deployment. The DAIRCM system consists of three major components: missile warning sensors, processor, and inexhaustible laser countermeasures. DAIRCM interfaces with the platform aircraft and provides signals to onboard Aircraft Survival Equipment (ASE). Within the Department of Navy, UH-1Y is the lead platform for the DAIRCM Program. The DAIRCM program advances lessons learned from the JUONs to incorporate the system under glass in the H-1; improves laser power; increases processor to allow for additional sensors to meet platform/mission needs; improves sensor countermeasure features; improves effectiveness for flare deployment; and further develops cyber security. The DAIRCM design is scalable to expedite expansion to other platforms and improve crew threat situational awareness. The program also advances modeling and simulation for new countermeasures, and develops necessary test equipment for program success. FY25 RDT&E funding is required to continue development and test of the DAIRCM system. The program will continue development of Government tracking software and testing of under glass solutions. DAIRCM will continue studies and evaluations of current and future aircraft threats, modeling and simulation for improved countermeasure capabilities, development, testing, and test equipment to address new and emerging threats. The program will conduct lead platform (UH-1Y) ground and flight test for DAIRCM integration of both A-Kit and B-Kit as well as correct deficiencies found during test.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2025
- Source ID
- 3348_0604272N_4_1319_PB_2025
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