Leonardo DRS Delivers 1000th Solaris Laser System

The Solaris ruggedized laser system works in Northrop Grumman’s Common Infrared Countermeasures (CIRCM) system to dazzle the missile's infrared guidance system, allowing the aircraft to safely move away from the missile threat By Joseph Macey / 31 Jan 2024

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Leonardo DRS Delivers 1000th Solaris Laser System
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Leonardo DRS has delivered the 1,000th Solaris™ ruggedized laser system that is central to Northrop Grumman’s Common Infrared Countermeasures (CIRCM) system. 

CIRCM is a next-generation aircraft protection system designed to defend rotary wing, tilt rotor, and small fixed wing platforms across the U.S. armed services from a range of missile threats.

“We are proud to be a trusted partner with Northrop Grumman on this critical technology designed to keep aircraft and aircrews out of harm’s way,” said Dr. Timothy Day, Senior Vice President and General Manager of the Leonardo DRS Daylight Solutions business unit. “This highly reliable technology is designed for the high-threat environment our aircrews face today and tomorrow, and we are pleased to play a part in providing this protection for users across the services.”

The Leonardo DRS Solaris is the laser source for Northrop Grumman’s 5th generation IRCM technology for warfighter protection. The laser works in the CIRCM system to ‘dazzle’ the missile’s infrared guidance system allowing the aircraft to safely move away from the missile threat. In addition, the Solaris Line Replaceable Unit is modular and expandable to adapt to future threats.

U.S. Army and Northrop Grumman program officials are due to visit the Leonardo DRS production facility in San Diego to celebrate the delivery of the 1,000th Solaris unit for the CIRCM program.

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