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Northrop Grumman Demonstrates New Helicopter CIRCM System Processor

By Cal Biesecker

Friday, June 10th, 2011

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Northrop Grumman [NOC] yesterday detailed the development and demonstration of a new aircraft self-protection system processor specifically designed to meet the rigors of the military rotary-wing environment. This miniaturized processor identifies, tracks and defeats the threat of infrared missiles launched against rotary- and fixed-wing aircraft. Part of the company's Army Common Infrared Countermeasures (CIRCM) self-protection system offering, the modular processor, uses a commercially available operating system, is one-third lighter in weight, requires one-fourth the electrical input power, and is both…

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