Leonardo DRS delivers 1,000th laser system key

Leonardo DRS (DRS) announced that it has delivered the 1,000th Solaris ruggedized laser system that is at the heart of Northrop Grumman’s (NOC) Common Infrared Countermeasures 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.”