Northrop Gets $200M for Infrared Countermeasure Systems

It automatically detects, tracks and jams incoming infrared threats.

Northrop Grumman has received a $200 million order for infrared countermeasure systems from the U.S. Air Force.
Northrop Grumman has received a $200 million order for infrared countermeasure systems from the U.S. Air Force.
Northrop Grumman

ROLLING MEADOWS, Ill. – Northrop Grumman Corporation has received a $200 million order for Large Aircraft Infrared Countermeasure (LAIRCM) systems and support from the U.S. Air Force. This order was received under an existing indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract.

Northrop Grumman’s LAIRCM system protects aircrews by automatically detecting, tracking and jamming incoming infrared threats. 

β€œWith this award, we continue to protect U.S. and international partner aircrews from the threat of infrared guided weapons,” said Bob Gough, vice president, land and avionics C4ISR, Northrop Grumman. 

Northrop Grumman’s infrared countermeasures are enabling missions worldwide, having been installed on more than 1,500 aircraft of more than 80 types worldwide.

β€” Northrop Grumman

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