Leonardo Snags German C-130J DIRCM

German Air Force C-130J

The German Luftwaffe received six brand-new C-130Js in February 2022.

Credit: Lockheed Martin / Thinh D. Nguyen
Leonardo will provide the directional infrared countermeasures (DIRCM) system for German air force C-130Js after Berlin opted for Elbit’s system for use on other large transports. Leonardo, in a July 10 statement, said it would equip six of the Lockheed Martin C-130Js with laser-based Miysis systems...
Robert Wall

Robert Wall is Executive Editor for Defense and Space. Based in London, he directs a team of military and space journalists across the U.S., Europe and Asia-Pacific.

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