Leonardo DRS secures contract for full-rate production of QCL systems for Northrop Grumman's CIRCM, a 5th-gen laser tech protecting US Army helicopters from missile threats.
Leonardo DRS receives a contract for full-rate production of Quantum Cascade Laser (QCL) systems, powering Northrop Grumman's Common Infrared Countermeasure (CIRCM) system. CIRCM, a 5th-gen laser technology, protects US Army rotary-wing aircraft from missile threats. The technology recently gained initial operational capability and is slated for installation on over 1,500 military helicopters.
June 12, 2024
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