Core Avionics Master Plan - NAVAIR - U.S. Navy

Core Avionics Master Plan 2011 Appendix A-6uncooled IR detectors). In conjunction with the Naval Research laboratory (NRL),several Future Naval Capabilities (FNCs) are ongoing for detecting and counteringhostile fire, for countering advanced missile threats and for supporting JATAS algorithmdevelopment.Common Infra-Red Counter Measure (CIRCM). Navy and Marine Corps fixed androtary wing platforms have a need for covert, highly effective protection againstadvanced IR-guided SAMs and AAMs. The use of an onboard laser provides foressentially unlimited platform protection. This constitutes a desirable capability since theprotection currently available to Navy platforms is severely limited by the number ofcountermeasure assets that can be carried onboard. The IRCM ASE ADM identifies theArmy‟s Next Generation Advanced Tactical Infra Red Counter Measure (ATIRCM)system must satisfy the joint need for a compact, light weight, highly reliable IRcountermeasure. The Army and Navy requirements offices are currently developing acapabilities development document for this follow on capability, known as the CommonInfra-Red Counter Measure (CIRCM). The Navy will participate in this Armydevelopment program.A-6 Self Protection 10