US Navy's Large Aircraft Infrared Countermeasures System: "The Department of the Navy's CH-53E heavy lift helicopter fleet will continue to receive new Northrop Grumman-designed, built and tested Large Aircraft Infrared Countermeasure (LAIRCM) self-protection systems following the Pentagon's decision to authorize full rate production of the units.
The decision, allows Naval Air Systems Command to continue procurement of Northrop Grumman's battle-proven Department of Navy LAIRCM (DoN LAIRCM) system, which includes the Viper Laser and the newest generation jam head and missile warning sensor technology"
