Army OKs Northrop’s Aircraft Infrared Countermeasure System for Full-Rate Production
Northrop Grumman has achieved certification from the U.S. Army that declares the company’s Common Infrared Countermeasure technology as operationally suitable and clears the system for full-rate production. Northrop said Monday that the go-ahead for CIRCM’s full production comes after six months of initial operational test and evaluation work involving simulated scenarios for threat detection and termination.