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Northrop Grumman Develops IRCM System Effectiveness Tool

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Thursday, July 1st, 2010

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Northrop Grumman [NOC] yesterday said it developed a unique capability to assess the performance and effectiveness of its offering for the Army's Common Infrared Countermeasures (CIRCM) program. The new tool is based on an Infrared Countermeasures (IRCM) system effectiveness tool created by the company and validated by the government. The IRCM tool is a software program that simulates engagements between a specific type of aircraft and one or more infrared surface-to-air missile threats. This tool, accredited by the Navy in…

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