Common Infrared Countermeasure
Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP)
Program facts
- Program number
- 446
- Short name
- CIRCM
- Acquisition pathway
- Major Capability Acquisition (MCA)
- Acquisition category
- ACAT IC
- Acquisition status
- Active
- Lead component
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Department of the Army
Department of Defense
- Contract awards
- 19
- Contract obligations
- $1,210,949,579 Since fiscal year 2017
Program details come from the Department of Defense's acquisition program list. Contract figures come from SAM.gov (formerly FPDS).
Contract obligations by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Obligated |
|---|---|
| FY2026 | $10,569,871 |
| FY2025 | $384,018,737 |
| FY2024 | $339,630,227 |
| FY2023 | $295,600,103 |
| FY2022 | $177,321,492 |
| FY2021 | $3,469,232 |
| FY2017 | $339,918 |
Top contractors by obligations
| Rank | Contractor | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation | $1,210,008,141 | |
| 2 | BAE Systems Information And Electronic Systems Integration Inc. | $433,055 | |
| 3 | Rolls-Royce Corporation | $189,921 | |
| 4 | Benchmark Electronics, Inc. | $168,465 | |
| 5 | Attollo Engineering, LLC | $149,998 |
Contract awards
Show all 19
About this program
The Common Infrared Countermeasure (CIRCM) is a Major Defense Acquisition Program managed by the U.S. Army's Program Executive Office for Intelligence, Electronic Warfare & Sensors. Operating under Acquisition Category IC and following the Major Capability Acquisition pathway, CIRCM develops and delivers advanced infrared countermeasure systems designed to protect military aircraft from heat-seeking missile threats. The program represents a critical component of the Army's aircraft survivability strategy through the implementation of sophisticated defensive systems.
Contract awards under the CIRCM program primarily consist of delivery orders ranging from approximately $200,000 to $150 million, with performance periods typically spanning 12 to 36 months. Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation serves as the dominant prime contractor, delivering production hardware, engineering services, and contractor logistics support from their Rolling Meadows, Illinois facility. Key subcontractors include Leonardo UK LTD, Teledyne Brown Engineering, and BAE Systems, providing specialized components and technical services. The majority of contracts are awarded without set-aside designations and utilize either firm-fixed-price or cost-plus-incentive fee structures. The U.S. Army Acquisition Support Center serves as the primary contracting authority, with recent contract awards focusing on B-kit hardware production, engineering services, field service representative support, and interim contractor logistics services.
Quick answers
What is CIRCM?
Common Infrared Countermeasure (CIRCM) is a Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP) led by the Department of the Army. It follows the Major Capability Acquisition (MCA) pathway and is ACAT IC. Its acquisition status is active.
How much has CIRCM obligated on contracts?
19 contract awards are coded to CIRCM, and their actions have obligated $1,210,949,579 since fiscal year 2017.
Who are the top contractors on CIRCM?
The contractors obligated the most on CIRCM contracts are Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation ($1,210,008,141), BAE Systems Information And Electronic Systems Integration Inc. ($433,055) and Rolls-Royce Corporation ($189,921).
How much did CIRCM obligate in fiscal year 2025?
Contracts coded to CIRCM obligated $384,018,737 in fiscal year 2025.
What is the latest contract award for CIRCM?
The latest contract award coded to CIRCM is W58RGZ25F0073, awarded to Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation on June 30, 2025.
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