AN/AAQ-24(V) DIRCM (Directional Infrared Countermeasure)

Traditional IR countermeasures are not effective against the modern IR missiles that are growing in popularity among terrorist groups and in thirdworld countries. A Directional Infrared Countermeasures (DIRCM) system is required to defeat the latest and future advanced IR threats, and has a lower life cycle cost compared to other IR countermeasure approaches.

• Simultaneously tracks and defeats threats in clutter environments
• Fast, accurate threat detection and simultaneous jamming in all current IR threat Bands (I, II and IV)
• Counters all fielded IR missile threats using a single generic jam waveform
• Complete end-to-end self-testing features reduce life-cycle maintenance
• Compatible with existing support facilities

CIRCM: Common Infrared Countermeasure Systems

Designed specifically to protect rotary wing and medium fixed wing aircraft from IR missiles, our CIRCM offering uses a compact ECLIPSE pointer/tracker, a lightweight COTS processor and advanced Quantum Cascade Laser (QCL) technology for greater reliability and scalability.

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Guardian™: Pod-based IRCM

The Guardian™ system provides 360° protection against a wide range of missile threats. The Guardian™ system includes a multiband laser pointer/ tracker and an ultraviolet missile warning sensor. The system is contained almost entirely in a single pod that mounts to the underside of the fuselage.