Electronic Warfare: Phased Approach to Infrared Upgrades Would Reduce Risk to Helicopters
NSIAD-00-171
Published: Jul 27, 2000. Publicly Released: Jul 27, 2000.
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Highlights
Pursuant to a congressional request, GAO reviewed the Army's acquisition strategy for its Suite of Integrated Infrared Countermeasures Systems, focusing on whether the requirements of the Army's helicopters.
Recommendations
Recommendations for Executive Action
| Agency Affected | Recommendation | Status |
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| Department of the Army | To reduce the risk to the Army's helicopters from heat-seeking missiles, the Army should acquire and install programmable countermeasure dispensers, advanced flares, and missile warning systems as part of a revised acquisition strategy that takes a phased approach to fielding improved infrared countermeasures. These installations should be done during the Army's ongoing and planned helicopter remanufacture programs. |
Closed – Implemented
In fiscal year 2002, the Army began implementing a phased approach to fielding improved infrared countermeasures on Army Special Operations helicopters. Specifically, the Army began acquiring and installing programmable countermeasures dispensers, advanced flares, and missile warning systems to meet urgent near-term requirements. The Army plans to field the laser component of the system when it completes development.
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Army procurementElectronic warfareHelicoptersMissilesProcurement planningWarning systemsWeapons systemsMissile warning systemsU.S. ArmySpecial operations