U.S. To Test Directed Infrared Countermeasures on Passenger Jets
Credit: BAE SYSTEMS
The U.S should know by early 2006 whether a military laser countermeasure can protect passenger jets from missiles after two contractors complete flight tests with systems modified for civil use. The Homeland Security Dept. picked Northrop Grumman and BAE Systems to continue developing a commercial...
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