REDSTONE ARSENAL, Ala. – The Common Infrared Countermeasures (CIRCM) system is the next-generation, lightweight, infrared system for rotary-wing, tiltrotor, and small fixed-wing aircraft across the DoD. The CIRCM system is used on Apache, Blackhawk, and Chinook aircraft and is currently being integrated on the Future Long Range Assault Aircraft.
CIRCM is designed to receive a bearing handoff from the Missile Warning System, acquire and track an incoming missile threat, and jam the seeker head with laser-based energy to confuse the missile, thereby keeping passengers and aircrew safe at all times.
Capt. Peter Schulcz, assistant product manager for Infrared Countermeasures, said the number one focus with CIRCM is to keep soldiers safe and continue to save lives.