Common Infrared Countermeasure

Abstract

The Common Infrared Countermeasure (CIRCM) (next generation Advanced Threat Infrared Countermeasure (ATIRCM)) is an infrared (IR) countermeasure system that interfaces with a Missile Warning System (MWS) to provide near spherical coverage of the host platform in order to defeat IR threats. 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 December 28, 2011 Defense Acquisition Executive Acquisition Decision Memorandum (DAE ADM) authorized entry into the Technology Development (TD) phase, designated the program a pre-Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP), and approved the updated exit criteria. CIRCM was approved to be funded to the Director, Cost Assessment and Program Evaluation Independent Cost Estimate (CAPE ICE) per DAE ADM, December 28, 2011. The A-Kit for CIRCM includes mounting hardware, wiring harnesses, cables, 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) to achieve near spherical coverage for an aircraft. Justification: Fiscal Year 2014 Base RDT&E dollars in the amount of $120.950 million continues the CIRCM TD phase, preparation for Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD) phase, and integration with other Aircraft Survivability Equipment (ASE) systems.

Document Details

• Document Type: Project
• Publication Date: Oct 01, 2014
• Source ID: VU8_0604270A_5_2040_PB_2014

Tags

Readers

• Aerospace Engineering
• Defense Acquisition Program Management

Technology Areas

• Directed Energy