ITT integrates cascade laser in CIRCM

source optics.org

CLIFTON, N.J., Oct. 13 (UPI)

ITT Corp., working with Daylight Defense LLC, has fully integrated a quantum cascade laser-based system as part of its CIRCM solution.

ITT's common infrared countermeasures product aims to provide protection from heat-seeking missiles for U.S. and allied helicopters.

"As promised in our proposal response to the U.S. Army, we are integrating a quantum cascade laser -- the cutting edge of laser technology -- into our system," said Robert Ferrante, vice president of ITT Electronic Systems' Airborne Electronic Attack business.

"Daylight's approach has resulted in an excellent solution for ITT's CIRCM system, offering a dependable, modular technology for our customers and, ultimately, the warfighter."

ITT's solution for the Army's CIRCM program exemplifies a modular open systems approach design philosophy that enables its system to take full advantage of the best components from the defense and commercial sectors.

This approach, it said, provides the ability to leverage technology advancements and continually add new capabilities to address future threats and environments.

ITT and Daylight have worked together for several years and the delivery of the system represents the latest in quantum cascade laser systems provided by Daylight to ITT.

ITT had previously integrated an earlier version of Daylight's fiber-coupled QCL-based JammIR laser system into its infrared countermeasures system and has conducted several flight tests aboard U.S. military UH-60 Blackhawk helicopters.