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U.S.-Built Fighters To Receive Self-Defense Upgrades

Steve Trimble December 04, 2023

F-16 in flight — In addition to dispensing flares for infrared-guided missiles, contractors are developing improved countermeasures for radio-frequency threats to the F-16.

Credit: Tech. Sgt. Jorge Intriago/U.S. Air National Guard

Fighter aircraft made in the U.S. are the target of wide-ranging upgrade plans for their self-protection suites over the next several years. At least five self-protection systems intended for tactical aircraft are in various stages of development, with the fifth program launched earlier this year to...

Steve Trimble

Steve covers military aviation, missiles and space for the Aviation Week Network, based in Washington, DC.

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