Pilots Want Better Flares
U.S. special operations forces are looking for a new type of flare that can be dispensed to deceive an incoming missile without illuminating the night sky and aircraft. The need was highlighted recently when a flight of special ops helicopters came under attack during a night mission. According to U...
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