Northrop Grumman has released an improved version of its Viper directed infrared countermeasure (DIRCM) laser.
The Viper 2.1 features "higher power, increased efficiency, reduced parts count, simplified optical path alignment, reduced weight, streamlined manufacturability and significant reliability enhancements," according to a Northrop Grumman news release. It also uses a more modular open architecture for integration with aircraft avionics.
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"The value of performance of our DIRCM systems stem from our intentional design approach toward a modular open systems architecture," said Jeffrey Palombo, vice president of the Land and Self Protection Systems Division at Northrop Grumman Electronic Systems. "Viper 2.1 can be used in forward-fit or back-fit applications, simultaneously enabling increased survivability, reliability and cost savings."
