CIRCM
Abstract
The Common Infrared Countermeasure (CIRCM) is an infrared (IR) countermeasure system that interfaces with a Missile Warning System (MWS) to provide near spherical protection of the host platform in order to defeat IR threat missiles. The CIRCM will provide the sole acquisition of future laser-based IR countermeasure systems for all rotary-wing, tilt-rotor, and small fixed-wing aircraft across the Department of Defense. The Army's concept of CIRCM is part of the Suite of Integrated Infrared Countermeasures (SIIRCM). The core components of the SIIRCM concept are: a MWS, IR expendables countermeasures (flares) and a laser-based Infrared Countermeasure (IRCM). The SIIRCM detects, declares and initiates IRCM against IR-guided Surface-to-Air Missiles (SAM) or Air-to-Air Missiles (AAM). The CIRCM is the next generation of the laser-based IRCM component and will interface with both the Army's Common Missile Warning System (CMWS) and future missile warning systems. The A-Kit for CIRCM includes mounting hardware, wiring harnesses, and other components necessary to install and interface the mission kit on host aircraft. The A-Kit ensures the mission kit is functionally and physically operational with a specific host aircraft type. The CIRCM B-Kit is the mission kit (laser, pointer tracker, and controller) required to achieve near spherical coverage for an aircraft. This program also includes funding to counter emerging technology as identified in JUONS S0-0010. Initially, a select number of aircraft in the threat area of responsibility will be outfitted with a Department of the Department of the Navy Large Aircraft Infrared Countermeasure (DoNLAIRCM) system. However, this approach came with a Space, Weight and Power (SWaP) penalty which is being addressed as a follow-on HQDA Directed Requirement with a Quick Reaction Capability (QRC) using Advanced Threat Warner (ATW) and CIRCM. FY 2017 Base Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation (RDTE) funding in the amount of $96.977 million continues the Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD) phase to include A-Kit prototypes for the AH-64E, MH-60M, and HH-60M platforms, and supports integration with other missile warning systems. FY 2017 Overseas Contingency Operations (OCO) funding in the amount of $10.900 million will support of efforts related to the HQDA Directed Requirement to include CIRCM QRC A-Kit development, integration with platforms and other ASE equipment, and initial Test and Evaluation efforts. The intent of the ATW & CIRCM QRC program is to reduce the SWaP that require operational tradeoffs that are associated with the Phase 2a solution.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2017
- Source ID
- EB4_0605035A_5_2040_PB_2017
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