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Tuesday, October 11, 2011

Raytheon's Speed-of-Light Protection System Can Shield Unmanned Aircraft Systems

Raytheon's CIRCM systemRaytheon Company's Common Infrared Counter Measures solution for U.S. Army helicopters is also ideal for protecting unmanned aircraft systems.

At 15 pounds less than the Army's requirement, Raytheon's CIRCM system is lightweight enough for large UAS platforms.

"These unmanned aircraft are widely deployed in today's battlespace, and they are highly vulnerable to missile attacks," said Mike Booen, vice president of Advanced Security and Directed Energy Systems for Raytheon Missile Systems.

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