Event Brief
US Army awards $4.8B for helicopter laser missile defense
By The BriefBrief · Sources (1)
Filed: Sep 27, 2026 at 11:00 AM ET
Summary: The US Army awarded a $4.8 billion contract for the Common Infrared Countermeasure (CIRCM) system for helicopters. CIRCM tracks incoming missiles after a missile-warning detection and uses a precision-pointed laser to degrade seeker tracking so the missile misses, replacing ATIRCM. Northrop Grumman says more than 700 systems have been delivered.
WHO: US Army; Northrop Grumman
WHAT: Award of a $4.8 billion contract for helicopter CIRCM laser-based missile defense systems
WHEN: Sep 26, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: To fund delivery of CIRCM helicopter missile-warning and laser countermeasure capability that degrades missile seeker tracking and causes missiles to miss.
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