Laser-Based Aircraft Countermeasure Provides 'Unlimited Rounds' Against MANPADS

Apr 1, 2015 ASDNews Source : US Army

The Army expects later this year to reach a Milestone B decision with its laser-based common infrared countermeasures, or CIRCM, defense system program. The CIRCM system, under development now by both BAE and Northrup Grumman, provides a light-weight, laser-based countermeasure against man-portable air defense systems, which are missile launched from the ground at their targets -- including Army and Navy aircraft.

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