US Army poised to launch infrared protection battle

摘要

The US Army is set to launch' a process that will select two companies to compete for a contract to develop a new infrared countermeasures system that will protect thousands of its helicopters.rnIndustry observers expect a request for proposals for the common infrared countermeasures (CIRCM) deal to be released this month. Also likely to involve the US Navy and foreign customers, the contract could be worth billions of dollars.