New Laser-Based Countermeasure for RAF Defeats Multiple Missiles at Once in Live-Fire Test

During a live-fire test, the new RAF self-protection system, based on the Thales Elix-IR threat warning system and the Leonardo Miysis DIRCM, shot down 100% of the heat-seeking missiles launched against it. The Royal Air Force’s new laser-based countermeasure, developed by a joint team from Leonardo UK, Thales UK and the Ministry of Defence’s Defence […]

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