Large Aircraft Infrared Countermeasures
Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP)
Program facts
- Program number
- 357
- Short name
- LAIRCM
- Acquisition pathway
- Major Capability Acquisition (MCA)
- Acquisition category
- ACAT IC
- Acquisition status
- Full operational capability or full deployment (FOC/FD)
- Lead component
-
Air Force
Department of Defense
- Contract awards
- 5
- Contract obligations
- $85,111,593 Since fiscal year 2005
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 | $498,154 |
| FY2025 | $22,240 |
| FY2024 | $6,050,322 |
| FY2023 | $78,396,010 |
| FY2010 | -$11,631 |
| FY2005 | $156,498 |
Top contractors by obligations
| Rank | Contractor | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Boeing Company | $78,254,896 | |
| 2 | Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation | $6,702,319 | |
| 3 | Amentum Technology, Inc. | $144,867 | |
| 4 | Textron Systems Corporation | $9,511 |
Contract awards
| Award | Awarded | Obligated |
|---|---|---|
| Meon repair assessment fee - KC-46 s/n 1463 | $9,511 | |
| Development and testing of lspr 1.6.5 software for multiple FMS countries | $6,561,205 | |
| Canada CH-147 alignment | $141,114 | |
| Large aircraft infrared countermeasures india 777 phase II | $78,254,892 | |
| Delivery Order W56HZV04A0005-0052 | $144,867 |
About this program
The Large Aircraft Infrared Countermeasures (LAIRCM) program is a Major Defense Acquisition Program operating under the Major Capability Acquisition pathway. Designated as an Acquisition Category IC program, LAIRCM focuses on providing infrared countermeasure capabilities for large aircraft platforms. The program represents a significant Department of Defense initiative to enhance aircraft protection against infrared-guided threats.
Recent contract awards under the LAIRCM program range from $141,114 to $78.3 million, with performance periods spanning from one month to over four years. Major contractors include Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation and The Boeing Company, with King Aerospace Commercial Corporation serving as a subcontractor. The Department of the Air Force Materiel Command Aeronautical Systems Center is the primary contracting authority. Contract vehicles include both firm-fixed-price delivery orders and cost-plus-incentive fee arrangements. Notable work includes CH-147 Chinook alignment for Canadian forces and Boeing 777 infrared countermeasure implementation. Performance locations include Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and no set-aside designations were utilized in the reviewed contract awards. Historical contract data shows earlier program management support through Sverdrup Technology, Inc. under time and materials pricing arrangements.
Quick answers
What is LAIRCM?
Large Aircraft Infrared Countermeasures (LAIRCM) is a Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP) led by the Air Force. It follows the Major Capability Acquisition (MCA) pathway and is ACAT IC. Its acquisition status is full operational capability or full deployment (FOC/FD).
How much has LAIRCM obligated on contracts?
5 contract awards are coded to LAIRCM, and their actions have obligated $85,111,593 since fiscal year 2005.
Who are the top contractors on LAIRCM?
The contractors obligated the most on LAIRCM contracts are The Boeing Company ($78,254,896), Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation ($6,702,319) and Amentum Technology, Inc. ($144,867).
How much did LAIRCM obligate in fiscal year 2025?
Contracts coded to LAIRCM obligated $22,240 in fiscal year 2025.
What is the latest contract award for LAIRCM?
The latest contract award coded to LAIRCM is FA863826FB009, awarded to Textron Systems Corporation on April 16, 2026.
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