Leonardo DRS Delivers 1,000th Laser System Key to Rotor and Fixed-Wing Aircraft Protection System
January 30 2024 - 4:01PM
Business Wire
Leonardo DRS, Inc. (NASDAQ: DRS) announced today that it has
delivered the 1,000th Solaris™ ruggedized laser system that is at
the heart of 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 will visit the
Leonardo DRS production facility in San Diego to celebrate the
delivery of the 1,000th Solaris unit for the CIRCM program, and to
congratulate employees on their dedication to keeping our frontline
pilots and aircrews safe.
Leonardo DRS has an extensive installed base of laser technology
across the U.S. military. Advanced sensing capability is a key
strategic focus for Leonardo DRS providing world-leading sensing
and laser technologies for a range of aircraft protection and
mounted and unmounted sensors supporting the men and women of the
U.S. armed forces.
About Leonardo DRS
Headquartered in Arlington, VA, Leonardo DRS, Inc. is an
innovative and agile provider of advanced defense technology to
U.S. national security customers and allies around the world. We
specialize in the design, development and manufacture of advanced
sensing, network computing, force protection, and electric power
and propulsion, and other leading mission-critical technologies.
Our innovative people are leading the way in developing disruptive
technologies for autonomous, dynamic, interconnected, and
multi-domain capabilities to defend against new and emerging
threats. For more information and to learn more about our full
range of capabilities, visit www.LeonardoDRS.com.
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