The multi-spectral, infrared, countermeasure system is a high performance, laser-based, directed, infrared, countermeasure, (DIRCM) protection system for aircraft and helicopters against ground to air missiles (MANPADS.) MUSIC® can handle multiple threats fired from any direction and is adaptable to threat evolution. The unit integrates fiber laser technology and a high, frame-rate, thermal camera with a small, dynamic turret to provide effective, reliable, and affordable protection under all operational conditions.