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USAF Seeking Advanced IR Countermeasures For HH-60Ws

USAF Seeking Advanced IR Countermeasures For HH-60Ws
Pictured is a U.S. Air Force photo of personnel with the 41st Rescue Squadron and the 38th Rescue Squadron during an HH-60W search and rescue demonstration at Moody AFB, Ga. on Feb. 24, 2025.

The Air Force is seeking industry feedback on an advanced infrared countermeasures system (AIRCM) that the service could use for its Lockheed Martin [LMT] HH-60W Jolly Green II combat search and rescue (CSAR) helicopters. "The objective is to identify and assess potential industry sources capable of performing the research, development, test and evaluation, A-Kit production, full system integration, and final installation required to incorporate a government-furnished equipment AIRCM onto the HH-60W helicopter fleet," according to a Tuesday business notice. "This…

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