Advanced Threat Infrared Countermeasure/Common Missile Warning System

The Advanced Threat Infrared Countermeasure/Common Missile Warning System (ATIRCM/CMWS) is a Major Defense Acquisition Program managed by the Department of the Army that provides aircraft survivability equipment to detect and counter infrared missile threats. Operating under the Major Capability Acquisition pathway as an Acquisition Category IC program, ATIRCM/CMWS delivers integrated defensive systems that combine missile warning capabilities with countermeasure responses. The program represents a critical component of the Army's aircraft protection strategy, particularly for rotary and fixed-wing platforms operating in hostile environments.

The contract awards associated with this program primarily involve hardware procurement, systems integration, and ongoing logistics support, with individual award values ranging from approximately $15,000 to over $100 million and performance periods typically spanning 18-36 months. BAE Systems Information and Electronic Systems Integration Inc. serves as the primary contractor, working with subcontractors including Pro Star Aviation LLC, Tyonek Worldwide Services Inc., and Raytheon Company. Key deliverables include Electronic Control Units (ECUs), User Data Modules (UDMs), Infrared Jam Heads, Multi-Band Lasers, and associated integration services. The Department of the Army Acquisition Support Center and Army Materiel Command serve as the primary contracting authorities, with no set-aside designations observed across the contract portfolio. Notable contract types include both Firm Fixed Price and Cost Plus Fixed Fee arrangements, with significant emphasis on Time and Materials contracts for engineering support and logistics services.