Leonardo sees growing BriteCloud decoy demand as missile threat expands
By Craig Hoyle2021-03-01T14:50:00+00:00 Leonardo is confident of scoring new business for its BriteCloud air-launched active decoy technology, after recent tests involving unmanned air vehicles (UAVs), and with a capability trial pending for the US Air National Guard (ANG). Deployed from a flare dispenser, BriteCloud presents a false target to draw an incoming radar-guided missile away from its release aircraft. The electronic warfare technology used is contained entirely within the decoy itself, removing the need for expensive platform integration work. Source: Air National Guard BriteClou...
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