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USAF requests industry input for AIRCM to protect HH-60W Jolly Green II CSAR helicopters

The U.S. Air Force is seeking industry feedback on an advanced infrared countermeasures (AIRCM) system it could field on the Lockheed Martin HH-60W Jolly Green II for combat search and rescue (CSAR). The request indicates a push to improve survivability against infrared threats for CSAR missions.

Discovered 2026-04-16T14:30:56.741270-07:00 | 2026-04-16T14:30:56.741270-07:00

Briefing

What Hype is tracking

AIRCM selection for the HH-60W Jolly Green II would directly shape CSAR helicopter survivability against infrared-guided threats—an area where performance, integration effort and sustainment costs materially affect operational availability.
By asking for industry feedback, the USAF is signaling upcoming requirements and potential procurement decisions that could influence platform upgrade plans across CSAR fleets and the broader countermeasure supplier base.

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