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A flare is an IR (Infra-Red) countermeasure that is commonly used to protect target platforms against IR heat-seeking SAM (Surface-to-Air Missile) or AAM (Air-to-Air Missile) threats (see Figure 1). It is not only employed to protect aircrafts, such as airplanes or helicopters, but also naval platforms from anti-ship threats. As an expendable decoy, it works […]
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