Tag: Common Infrared Countermeasures

The Common Infrared Countermeasures (CIRCM) system will be installed on the 14 new extended-range Chinooks which will replace the Royal Air Force’s 14 oldest Chinooks. Northrop Grumman has been awarded a contract to equip the newest Chinook helicopters of the Royal...

An AH-64 Apache helicopter equipped with CIRCM, visible on the stub wing (circled in red). (Image credit: U.S. Army) The new self-protection system is being fielded on more than 1,500 Army aircraft, after the Initial Operational Capability was reached last year....