What Happened
Northrop Grumman Secures Major Deal for Infrared Countermeasures System
The US Army has awarded a $4.8 billion contract to Northrop Grumman for the Common Infrared Countermeasures (CIRCM) system, a vital self-protection system designed to protect against shoulder-fired and vehicle-launched anti-aircraft missiles. The contract signals a major expansion of the program, which is expected to equip more future platforms, including the Future Vertical Lift modernization program and the Future Long Range Assault Aircraft. The CIRCM system has already been installed on a majority of the Army’s helicopter fleet, and the new contract will see full-rate production into 2035. This development was first reported by Defense Security Monitor.