Bird Aerosystems Targets DIRCM At UAS, Smaller Helos

Credit: Bird Aerosystems
Credit: Bird Aerosystems
Bird Aerosystems says it has secured a first batch of orders to bring a laser-based directed infrared countermeasure (DIRCM) self-protection system to smaller aircraft such as drones or light helicopters. The µDIRCM is built around a single line replaceable unit that weighs less than 7 kg (15.4 lb.)...
Robert Wall

Robert Wall is Executive Editor for Defense and Space. Based in London, he directs a team of military and space journalists across the U.S., Europe and Asia-Pacific.

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