Leonardo DRS moves DAIRCM aircraft protection system into production

NAVAIR awarded Leonardo DRS a three-year IDIQ contract for low-rate initial production of the AN/AAQ-45 Distributed Aperture Infrared Countermeasure aircraft-survivability system.

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Source published 10 Nov 2026 · Briefing published 11 November 2026

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The lightweight modular suite combines missile warning, directed infrared countermeasures, laser warning and hostile-fire indication for small and medium aircraft. DRS will provide hardware, integration, engineering, program management and logistics support.

Manufacturing is planned in Dallas and San Diego, with integration and logistics work in Fort Walton Beach. The company did not disclose the contract ceiling or guaranteed order volume in its announcement.

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