A software update for BAE Systems' Common Missile Warning System has successfully completed a critical design review, the company says.

The Integrated Aircraft Survivability Equipment software update for the company's Common Missile Warning System is to enhance counter-measure effectiveness and is an advancement in integrated infrared threat detection for aircraft.

"Our Common Missile Warning System has nearly a decade of proven success, flying more than 2 million in-theater combat hours and saving countless aircraft and lives," said Bill Staib, director of Threat Management Solutions at BAE Systems. "The newest version builds on the success of the existing technology and delivers enhanced integration and survivability capabilities to our armed forces."

BAE Systems said the CDR showed the system's easy integration with other survivability technology, such as data from radar and laser warning receivers. The system's open architecture also enables threat data to be integrated into multiple platforms without costly upgrades or additional equipment.

The Integrated Aircraft Survivability Equipment update closely follows the recent release of CMWS Gen3, including initial U.S. Army fielding of the system's hostile fire indicator.